Until 1975, the Pouhoy lived under authority of the King of Laos in Luang Prabang. Over the centuries, Lao kings had the reputation for being distant from the people, unlike the present King of Thailand.
Even though the Pouhoy believe they are a distinct, unique people group, they have never appeared in any mission lists of Laos and are not counted in census figures for Laos. The Pouhoy are situated very near the Kongsat ethnic group, who are even smaller in size.
One scholar has speculated that the Pouhoy may be "the last remaining remnant of a Mon-Khmer group that migrated to southern Laos long ago and became today's Jeng and Oy." This possibility is strengthened by the fact both the Jeng and Oy claim to have originated far north of their present locations.
The Pouhoy ethnic group lives in the Kang Village of the Namo District of northern Oudomxai Province.
The Pouhoy are animists, with no understanding whatsoever of the claims of Christ.
The Pouhoy people need to put their trust and identity in the hands of the loving God of Creation who sent his son to make it possible for them to enter the Kingdom of God.
Pray the Pouhoy would soon come to know him who is King of Kings and Lord of Lords.
Ask God to prepare the hearts of the Pouhoy to follow him.
Pray small groups in Laos such as the Pouhoy would not be forgotten as the church reaches the lost.
Scripture Prayers for the Pouhoy in Laos.
Profile Source: Joshua Project |
People Name General | Pouhoy |
People Name in Country | Pouhoy |
Alternate Names | |
Population this Country | 300 |
Population all Countries | 300 |
Total Countries | 1 |
Indigenous | Yes |
Progress Scale | 1 ● |
Unreached | Yes |
Frontier People Group | Yes |
GSEC | 0 (per PeopleGroups.org) |
Pioneer Workers Needed | 1 |
People ID | 14455 |
ROP3 Code | 108137 |
ROP25 Code | 306803 |
ROP25 Name | Pouhoy |
Country | Laos | ||
Region | Asia, Southeast | ||
Continent | Asia | ||
10/40 Window | Yes | ||
Persecution Rank | 31 (Open Doors top 50 rank, 1 = highest persecution ranking) | ||
Location in Country | Oudomxai province, Kang village in Namo district Source: Faces of the Unreached in Laos, 1999 |
Country | Laos |
Region | Asia, Southeast |
Continent | Asia |
10/40 Window | Yes |
Persecution Rank | 31 (Open Doors top 50 rank, 1 = highest persecution ranking) |
Location in Country | Oudomxai province, Kang village in Namo district. Source: Faces of the Unreached in Laos, 1999 |
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Primary Religion: | Ethnic Religions |
Major Religion ▲ | Percent |
---|---|
Buddhism |
0.00 %
|
Christianity (Evangelical 0.00 %) |
0.00 %
|
Ethnic Religions |
100.00 %
|
Hinduism |
0.00 %
|
Islam |
0.00 %
|
Non-Religious |
0.00 %
|
Other / Small |
0.00 %
|
Unknown |
0.00 %
|
Primary Language | Oy (300 speakers) |
Language Code | oyb Ethnologue Listing |
Language Written | Unknown |
Total Languages | 1 |
Primary Language | Oy (300 speakers) |
Language Code | oyb Ethnologue Listing |
Total Languages | 1 |
People Groups | Speaking Oy |
Primary Language: Oy
Bible Translation Status: Unspecified
Resource Type ▲ | Resource Name | Source |
---|---|---|
Audio Recordings | Audio Bible teaching | Global Recordings Network |
Photo Source | Copyrighted © 2023 Peoples of Laos, Asia Harvest All rights reserved. Used with permission |
Profile Source | Joshua Project |
Data Sources | Data is compiled from various sources. Learn more. |