Kong Ge in China
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The ancestors of today's Kong Ge in Xishuangbanna claim to have migrated from an area near Simao 300 to 400 years ago. At that time, they were part of the Bulang minority. Their legend tells how two Kong Ge families came to the area where they now live. One of the wives had a baby, so they decided to remain. The first Kong Ge village was called Man Ba Boo. The people were so successful at growing cotton that many outsiders joined their village.
The Chinese include the Kong Ge as part of the Bulang nationality, a point that does not sit well with the Kong Ge. The Kong Ge refuse to intermarry with the Bulang and separated from them many generations ago.
The Kong Ge are hardworking agriculturists, harvesting rice, corn, rubber, and cotton. Although some youngsters have married Han Chinese in recent years, most Kong Ge prefer to marry only within their tribe. It is especially forbidden to intermarry with the Bulang, whom they despise. After marriage the bride always goes to live in her husband's village. Every year the Kong Ge celebrate the Spring Festival. They build a huge bonfire and celebrate the start of the new year.
Before the Communist Revolution in China the Kong Ge believed in Zao Zi, a protective spirit. The Kong Ge sacrificed a cow before planting their rice to ensure that the spirits would allow the rice to grow. Every Kong Ge family worships their ancestors. Ancestral worship ceremonies are held after the planting season to ask for a good crop.
The Kong Ge's small, isolated communities and their linguistic uniqueness have prevented them from hearing the gospel.
Without the guidance of Christ, these people are like sheep without a shepherd. They need the good shepherd in their families and communities.
Pray for the Lord to intervene in their families, calling people to his side.
Pray for loving, Holy Spirit-anointed workers.
Pray for their hearts to be drawn to the Lord of lords.
Pray for a church planting movement to thrive in their communities.
Scripture Prayers for the Kong Ge in China.
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| Profile Source: Joshua Project |
| People Name General | Kong Ge |
| People Name in Country | Kong Ge |
| Pronunciation | Kong-Ger |
| Population this Country | 1,800 |
| Population all Countries | 1,800 |
| Total Countries | 1 |
| Indigenous | Yes |
| Progress Scale | 1 ● |
| Unreached | Yes |
| Frontier People Group | No |
| GSEC | 1 (per PeopleGroups.org) |
| Pioneer Workers Needed | 1 |
| Alternate Names | Kon Keu; Kong Geh; Kui Ge |
| People ID | 18526 |
| ROP3 Code | 114141 |
| Country | China | ||
| Region | Asia, Northeast | ||
| Continent | Asia | ||
| 10/40 Window | Yes | ||
| National Bible Society | Website | ||
| Persecution Rank | 17 (Open Doors top 50 rank, 1 = highest persecution ranking) | ||
| Location in Country | The Kong Ge inhabit five remote villages north of Jinghong City in the southwestern part of Yunnan Province. Two different sources list populations for the Kong Ge of 4001 and 3,000. Dwayne Graybill, who visited the Kong Ge in 1996, says the Kong Ge themselves say they number 1,300 people, with 400 living in their largest village, Na Hui Pak. The Kong Ge claim to also have relatives living in Myanmar. Source: Operation China, 2000 | ||
| Country | China |
| Region | Asia, Northeast |
| Continent | Asia |
| 10/40 Window | Yes |
| National Bible Society | Website |
| Persecution Rank | 17 (Open Doors top 50 rank, 1 = highest persecution ranking) |
| Location in Country | The Kong Ge inhabit five remote villages north of Jinghong City in the southwestern part of Yunnan Province. Two different sources list populations for the Kong Ge of 4001 and 3,000. Dwayne Graybill, who visited the Kong Ge in 1996, says the Kong Ge themselves say they number 1,300 people, with 400 living in their largest village, Na Hui Pak. The Kong Ge claim to also have relatives living in Myanmar.. Source: Operation China, 2000 |
| Primary Language | Kon Keu (1,800 speakers) |
| Language Code | kkn Ethnologue Listing |
| Language Written | Unknown |
| Total Languages | 1 |
| Primary Language | Kon Keu (1,800 speakers) |
| Language Code | kkn Ethnologue Listing |
| Total Languages | 1 |
| People Groups | Speaking Kon Keu |
Primary Language: Kon Keu
Bible Translation Status: Translation Needed
| Resource Type ▲ | Resource Name |
|---|---|
| Audio Recordings | Audio Bible teaching |
| Primary Religion: | Ethnic Religions |
| Major Religion ▲ | Percent |
|---|---|
| Buddhism |
0.00 %
|
| Christianity (Evangelical 0.91 %) |
0.91 %
|
| Ethnic Religions |
99.09 %
|
| Hinduism |
0.00 %
|
| Islam |
0.00 %
|
| Non-Religious |
0.00 %
|
| Other / Small |
0.00 %
|
| Unknown |
0.00 %
|
| Christian Segments ▲ | Percent |
|---|---|
| Anglican |
Unknown
|
| Independent |
Unknown
|
| Orthodox |
Unknown
|
| Other Christian |
Unknown
|
| Protestant |
Unknown
|
| Roman Catholic |
Unknown
|
| Photo Source | Copyrighted © 2022 Operation China, Asia Harvest All rights reserved. Used with permission |
| Map Source | Joshua Project / Global Mapping International |
| Profile Source | Joshua Project |
| Data Sources | Data is compiled from various sources. Read more |
