Sanapana in Paraguay

The Sanapana have only been reported in Paraguay
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Introduction / History

The Grand Chaco in Western Paraguay is the homeland of the Sanapana people. Specifically, they live mainly in the department of Presidente Hayes. Along with several other nomadic peoples, the Sanapana have had close contact with German Mennonites. Their current language is a blend of the Sanapana language mixed with Spanish and Low German, the language of the Mennonite community they encountered starting in the 1930s.


What Are Their Lives Like?

They worked in the tanneries. When the tanneries were closed, the Sanapaná dispersed to private ranches in the Mennonite area and to the religious missions, where they worked in agriculture in the settlements of the Anglican mission and in the communities of Riacho Mosquito. Community cattle raising is another of the activities of the Sanapaná.

The women are dedicated to pottery and the production of bags, blankets, hammocks and ponchos.

They make their own musical instruments, including flutes, drums and samuú violins.


What Are Their Beliefs?

They believe in several gods, but the influence of the Catholic and Mennonite churches persists, depending on the different communities. For the Sanapaná, singing, music and dance are very important in their festivities and artistic manifestations. The masks and disguises are used in the celebrations of feminine initiation.


What Are Their Needs?

The Sanapana need both evangelistic and discipleship tools in a language they can understand. Ideally these would be in oral form since some are unable to read.


Prayer Points

May the translated word that is alive and effective bear abundant fruit that endures.
May it bring light and may they be renewed in the spirit of their minds, may there be a change in their mentality.
Pray they may know the truth and be free from all ties, from their beliefs that are not in accordance with the word of God and the ancestral spirits.
Pray that there be interest in spiritual things among the young.
Pray for a missionary team that maintains a high sensitivity to the culture and language of the people.


Scripture Prayers for the Sanapana in Paraguay.


References

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sanapan%C3%A1


Profile Source:   Joshua Project  

People Name General Sanapana
People Name in Country Sanapana
Alternate Names Nenihet; Saapa; Sanam
Population this Country 2,800
Population all Countries 2,800
Total Countries 1
Indigenous Yes
Progress Scale 4
Unreached No
Frontier People Group No
GSEC 1  (per PeopleGroups.org)
Pioneer Workers Needed
People ID 14719
ROP3 Code 108632
ROP25 Code 307202
ROP25 Name Sanapana
Country Paraguay
Region America, Latin
Continent South America
10/40 Window No
National Bible Society Website
Persecution Rank Not ranked
Location in Country Alto Paraguay and Boquerón departments; Presidente Hayes department: Anaconda north to La Palmera south.   Source:  Ethnologue 2016
Country Paraguay
Region America, Latin
Continent South America
10/40 Window No
National Bible Society Website
Persecution Rank Not ranked
Location in Country Alto Paraguay and Boquerón departments; Presidente Hayes department: Anaconda north to La Palmera south..   Source:  Ethnologue 2016

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Primary Religion: Ethnic Religions
Major Religion Percent
Buddhism
0.00 %
Christianity  (Evangelical 4.00 %)
18.00 %
Ethnic Religions
82.00 %
Hinduism
0.00 %
Islam
0.00 %
Non-Religious
0.00 %
Other / Small
0.00 %
Unknown
0.00 %
Primary Language Sanapana (2,800 speakers)
Language Code spn   Ethnologue Listing
Language Written Yes   ScriptSource Listing
Total Languages 1
Primary Language Sanapana (2,800 speakers)
Language Code spn   Ethnologue Listing
Total Languages 1
People Groups Speaking Sanapana

Primary Language:  Sanapana

Bible Translation Status  (Years)
Bible-Portions Yes  (1994-2010)
Bible-New Testament No
Bible-Complete No
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