The term Bunu does not necessarily refer to a specific people group; it simply means "us people." The Chinese government classifies the Younuo people as part of the Bunu in China, who in turn are considered part of the Yao nationality.
Traditionally, Younuo men hunted, although the practice has diminished in the last generation. The Younuo's use as their favorite weapons the crossbow and the muzzle-loading musket. Wild pigs and deer become scarcer every year, ending the prevalence of hunting.
The Younuo rarely marry outside their ethnic group, although there is no rule prohibiting this. Often, Younuo women consider the location of their suitor's village—to determine how far she will have to walk to fetch water—before deciding if she will accept his proposal. Sexual immorality is rampant among the Younuo. They accept premarital sex in their culture. A young man may secretly come to his girlfriend's house after dark—knowing exactly where in the house she sleeps—and will call out to her between the cracks in the wall. If the girl accepts the boy's advances, she will leave the house and spend the night with him.
The Younuo have a flood legend. They claim the waters once rose up so high on the earth that they reached into heaven. Man then sounded a gong at the rooftop of the earth which woke the Thunder god. The Thunder god saw man's distress and came down to rescue them, causing the flood to end. They also worship a powerful dragon spirit, Zaj Laung, who they believe controls the waters and lives at the bottom the sea. He also controls the weather and must be placated to ensure enough rain for a bountiful harvest. The Younuo believe the dragon can take the form of a rainbow. They also worship the sun and moon.
Like people everywhere, the Younuo people need to allow the loving Savior to direct their lives. They need his forgiveness for sin.
Pray for the Lord to intervene in their families, calling people to his side.
Pray for loving, Holy Spirit led workers to go to the Younuo people.
Pray for the Lord to raise up Younuo persons of peace to welcome Christ's ambassadors.
Pray for a church planting movement to thrive in their communities.
Scripture Prayers for the Younuo in China.
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Profile Source: Joshua Project |
People Name General | Younuo |
People Name in Country | Younuo |
Pronunciation | Yoou-noou |
Alternate Names | Bunu; Hong Yao; Mountain Speech Red Yao; Red Yao; Shanhua Hong Yao; Younou; Younuo Bunu; Yuno; Yunuo |
Population this Country | 22,000 |
Population all Countries | 22,000 |
Total Countries | 1 |
Indigenous | Yes |
Progress Scale | 1 ● |
Unreached | Yes |
Frontier People Group | Yes |
GSEC | 1 (per PeopleGroups.org) |
Pioneer Workers Needed | 1 |
People ID | 18733 |
ROP3 Code | 114368 |
ROP25 Code | 309047 |
ROP25 Name | Younuo |
Country | China | ||
Region | Asia, Northeast | ||
Continent | Asia | ||
10/40 Window | Yes | ||
National Bible Society | Website | ||
Persecution Rank | 16 (Open Doors top 50 rank, 1 = highest persecution ranking) | ||
Location in Country | Approximately 18,000 members of the Younuo tribe - known locally as the Hong Yao (Red Yao) - live in concentrated communities within Longsheng and Xing'an counties in the northeastern part of the Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region. They share the region with members of the Dong and Miao minorities. The 1982 Chinese census listed only 2,920 Younuo. Subsequent research found their numbers to be higher. Source: Operation China, 2000 |
Country | China |
Region | Asia, Northeast |
Continent | Asia |
10/40 Window | Yes |
National Bible Society | Website |
Persecution Rank | 16 (Open Doors top 50 rank, 1 = highest persecution ranking) |
Location in Country | Approximately 18,000 members of the Younuo tribe - known locally as the Hong Yao (Red Yao) - live in concentrated communities within Longsheng and Xing'an counties in the northeastern part of the Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region. They share the region with members of the Dong and Miao minorities. The 1982 Chinese census listed only 2,920 Younuo. Subsequent research found their numbers to be higher.. Source: Operation China, 2000 |
Primary Religion: | Ethnic Religions |
Major Religion ▲ | Percent |
---|---|
Buddhism |
0.00 %
|
Christianity (Evangelical 0.00 %) |
0.00 %
|
Ethnic Religions |
96.00 %
|
Hinduism |
0.00 %
|
Islam |
0.00 %
|
Non-Religious |
4.00 %
|
Other / Small |
0.00 %
|
Unknown |
0.00 %
|
Primary Language | Bunu, Younuo (22,000 speakers) |
Language Code | buh Ethnologue Listing |
Language Written | Unknown |
Total Languages | 1 |
Primary Language | Bunu, Younuo (22,000 speakers) |
Language Code | buh Ethnologue Listing |
Total Languages | 1 |
People Groups | Speaking Bunu, Younuo |
Primary Language: Bunu, Younuo
Bible Translation Status: Unspecified
Resource Type ▲ | Resource Name | Source |
---|---|---|
Audio Recordings | Audio Bible teaching | Global Recordings Network |
Photo Source | Copyrighted © 2023 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. Learn more. |