Subgroups: 5
Subgroup Name | Population ▼ | |
---|---|---|
Khmu, Keun | -1 Unknown | |
Khmu, Khong | -1 Unknown | |
Khmu, Lu | -1 Unknown | |
Khmu, Me | -1 Unknown | |
Khmu, Rok | -1 Unknown |
The Khmu Ou are easily the largest ethnic minority group in Laos. They live across a widespread area in northern Laos, spanning eleven provinces. The largest concentrations are found in Houaphan, Phongsali and Vientiane provinces. Nearly all the Khmu people in Laos are Khmu Ou.
There are several clans among the Khmu Ou. Each clan is named after a bird, mammal or vegetable. Members of the clan are not allowed to kill, eat or harm the animal or vegetable that their clan represents. In most locations the Khmu Ou live at the base of mountains and in forest valleys 400-800m (1,310-2,620 feet) above sea-level.
They often live with or near the Hmong, Iu Mien, Lao and Pong.
For centuries the Khmu Ou have been animists, worshiping various deities. Some of their principal spirits include the 'King spirit', the spirit of the house, forest, rivers, rice, and livestock.
In addition, there are many Khmu Ou Christians in Laos. Christian workers have seen the start of a people movement to Christ. More than half of the total number of professing Christians in the entire country of Laos are Khmu Ou.
In 1998, the following report indicated the great hunger many Khmu must find God.... "We received a report from a Khmu pastor, who complained that he hadn't been able to get a good night's sleep for months. The pastor was the only person in the area who owned a VCR. The Khmu's hunger for spiritual truth is so great that many have been watching the JESUS Film practically around the clock. They have no idea how to rewind the video and watch it again, so every few hours throughout the night the pastor hears, "Wake up! We want to watch it again!"
Given their past interest in the gospel, there is a great need for someone to take them gospel materials and disciple them in the ways of Jesus. The JESUS Film is an excellent evangelistic tool, but they need to understand and obey the word of God.
Pray the flames of revival among the Khmu Ou would be flamed into a massive fire by the Holy Spirit.
Ask God to strengthen and mature the many new Khmu Ou believers.
Pray the Khmu Ou church would be used by God to take the gospel to all peoples throughout Laos.
Scripture Prayers for the Khmu in Laos.
Peoples of Laos, Asia Harvest, Copyrighted © Used with permission
Profile Source: Joshua Project |
People Name General | Khmu |
People Name in Country | Khmu |
Pronunciation | kuh-MOO |
Alternate Names | Hok; Kammu; Kamu; Kemu; Kha; Kha Cau; Khamu; Kho Mu; Khomu; Khơ-mú; Lao Terng; Pouteng; Samon; Theng; Xa Cau |
Population this Country | 761,000 |
Population all Countries | 887,000 |
Total Countries | 6 |
Indigenous | Yes |
Progress Scale | 4 ● |
Unreached | No |
Frontier People Group | No |
GSEC | 5 (per PeopleGroups.org) |
Pioneer Workers Needed | |
People ID | 18878 |
ROP3 Code | 114799 |
ROP25 Code | 303981 |
ROP25 Name | Khmu |
Affinity Bloc | Southeast Asian Peoples |
People Cluster | Mon-Khmer |
People Group | Khmu |
Ethnic Code | AUG03z |
Total Subgroups | 5 |
Khmu, Keun 0 | |
Khmu, Khong 0 | |
Khmu, Lu 0 | |
Khmu, Me 0 | |
Khmu, Rok 0 |
Country | Laos | ||
Region | Asia, Southeast | ||
Continent | Asia | ||
10/40 Window | Yes | ||
Persecution Rank | 21 (Open Doors top 50 rank, 1 = highest persecution ranking) | ||
Location in Country | Scattered in north. Source: Ethnologue 2016 |
Country | Laos |
Region | Asia, Southeast |
Continent | Asia |
10/40 Window | Yes |
Persecution Rank | 21 (Open Doors top 50 rank, 1 = highest persecution ranking) |
Location in Country | Scattered in north.. Source: Ethnologue 2016 |
Primary Religion: | Ethnic Religions |
Major Religion ▲ | Percent |
---|---|
Buddhism |
33.00 %
|
Christianity (Evangelical 9.00 %) |
10.00 %
|
Ethnic Religions |
54.00 %
|
Hinduism |
0.00 %
|
Islam |
0.00 %
|
Non-Religious |
3.00 %
|
Other / Small |
0.00 %
|
Unknown |
0.00 %
|
Primary Language | Khmu (761,000 speakers) |
Language Code | kjg Ethnologue Listing |
Language Written | Yes ScriptSource Listing |
Total Languages | 1 |
Primary Language | Khmu (761,000 speakers) |
Language Code | kjg Ethnologue Listing |
Total Languages | 1 |
People Groups | Speaking Khmu |
Primary Language: Khmu
Bible Translation ▲ | Status (Years) |
---|---|
Bible-Portions | Yes (1918-2016) |
Bible-New Testament | No |
Bible-Complete | No |
FCBH NT (www.bible.is) | Online |
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 | Source |
---|---|---|
Audio Recordings | Audio Bible teaching | Global Recordings Network |
Audio Recordings | Story of Jesus audio | Jesus Film Project |
Film / Video | Jesus Film: view in Khmu | Jesus Film Project |
Film / Video | World Christian Videos | World Christian Videos |
General | Bible for Children | Bible for Children |
General | Faith Comes By Hearing - Bible in text or audio or video | Faith Comes by Hearing |
General | Gospel resources links | Scripture Earth |
Photo Source | Anonymous |
Map Source | Bethany World Prayer Center |
Profile Source | Joshua Project |
Data Sources | Data is compiled from various sources. Learn more. |