The Lawangan people make their living through hunting, fishing, farming, raising livestock, making handicrafts, and some have become traders. Generally, the worldview of the Lawangan people is connected with belief in spirits. In the same way, their arts and culture are related to these spirit beliefs. They are typically followers of traditional Dayak beliefs, called Kaharingan. In addition, some follow Nyuli beliefs. Nyuli teaching is that there is a resurrection after death. In addition the Lawangan worship the spirits of their ancestors, which are called duwata. Every family worships its own duwata that acts as their house god.
No written scripture is reported to be available in the Lawangan language. Please pray for a translation to soon be provided.
There are Gospel recordings available in the Lawangan language. Workers are needed to carry these to the people.
There are followers of Christ among this tribe. Please pray they will grow in numbers and will be given a heart to carry the message of Christ to their entire tribe. The Lawangan need formal education. They also need to develop their skills in order to face the many changes they are experiencing. Better education and skill improvement can help them rise above poverty. Improvement in health is also greatly needed.
Scripture Prayers for the Dayak, Lawangan in Indonesia.
Profile Source: Joshua Project |
People Name General | Dayak, Lawangan |
People Name in Country | Dayak, Lawangan |
Natural Name | Lawangan Dayak |
Population this Country | 133,000 |
Population all Countries | 133,000 |
Total Countries | 1 |
Indigenous | Yes |
Progress Scale | 1 ● |
Unreached | Yes |
Frontier People Group | No |
GSEC | 6 (per PeopleGroups.org) |
Pioneer Workers Needed | 3 |
Alternate Names | |
People ID | 14329 |
ROP3 Code | 115426 |
Country | Indonesia | ||
Region | Asia, Southeast | ||
Continent | Asia | ||
10/40 Window | Yes | ||
National Bible Society | Website | ||
Persecution Rank | 28 (Open Doors top 50 rank, 1 = highest persecution ranking) | ||
Location in Country | Central Kalimantan Timur Province, Karau river area; Kalimantan Selatan Province, Kotabaru, Balangan, Tabalong regencies; Kalimantan Tengah Province, North, East, and South Barito regencies. Source: Ethnologue 2016 |
Country | Indonesia |
Region | Asia, Southeast |
Continent | Asia |
10/40 Window | Yes |
National Bible Society | Website |
Persecution Rank | 28 (Open Doors top 50 rank, 1 = highest persecution ranking) |
Location in Country | Central Kalimantan Timur Province, Karau river area; Kalimantan Selatan Province, Kotabaru, Balangan, Tabalong regencies; Kalimantan Tengah Province, North, East, and South Barito regencies.. Source: Ethnologue 2016 |
Primary Language | Lawangan (133,000 speakers) |
Language Code | lbx Ethnologue Listing |
Language Written | Yes ScriptSource Listing |
Total Languages | 1 |
Primary Language | Lawangan (133,000 speakers) |
Language Code | lbx Ethnologue Listing |
Total Languages | 1 |
People Groups | Speaking Lawangan |
Primary Language: Lawangan
Bible Translation ▲ | Status (Years) |
---|---|
Bible-Portions | Yes (2021) |
Bible-New Testament | No |
Bible-Complete | No |
Possible Print Bibles | |
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Amazon | |
World Bibles | |
Forum Bible Agencies | |
National Bible Societies | |
World Bible Finder | |
Virtual Storehouse |
Resource Type ▲ | Resource Name |
---|---|
Audio Recordings | Audio Bible teaching |
Film / Video | Jesus Film: view in Lawangan |
Primary Religion: | Islam |
Major Religion ▲ | Percent |
---|---|
Buddhism |
0.00 %
|
Christianity (Evangelical 0.03 %) |
5.00 %
|
Ethnic Religions |
10.00 %
|
Hinduism |
0.00 %
|
Islam |
85.00 %
|
Non-Religious |
0.00 %
|
Other / Small |
0.00 %
|
Unknown |
0.00 %
|
Christian Segments ▲ | Percent |
---|---|
Anglican |
0.0 %
|
Independent |
10.0 %
|
Orthodox |
0.0 %
|
Other Christian |
0.0 %
|
Protestant |
80.0 %
|
Roman Catholic |
10.0 %
|