Long Phuri Naga are also called Amimi Naga. Their language has traditionally been classified as a Makuri Naga dialect. However, it is clear that Long Phuri is a distinct language from Makuri. Historically, the Naga are the peoples who live in the Brahmaputra and Chindwin valleys. Until recent times, all of the groups in this large geographical region called themselves Naga and often claimed that they were one group. Although they occupy a continuous stretch of hill country between the Brahmaputra and Chindwin valleys, these groups are not homogeneous ethnically, culturally, or linguistically.
The Naga are one of many Tibeto-Burman groups. They are said to have migrated from Tibet and entered Myanmar through what is now Kachin State. They moved along the Chindwin valleys and scattered throughout Manipur, Assam and even into eastern Bangladesh. From these locations, some Naga later returned to Myanmar. Many Naga also live in Nagaland in Northeast India. As agriculturalists, they produce their own food and clothing, and sell and trade fruit (oranges) and vegetables. Sometimes, when they can't get to the market, they trade oranges for rice from Chinese merchants.
Scripture Prayers for the Naga Long Phuri in Myanmar (Burma).
Profile Source: Anonymous |
People Name General | Naga Long Phuri |
People Name in Country | Naga Long Phuri |
Natural Name | Long Phuri Naga |
Alternate Names | |
Population this Country | 2,200 |
Population all Countries | 2,200 |
Total Countries | 1 |
Indigenous | Yes |
Progress Scale | 4 ● |
Unreached | No |
Frontier People Group | No |
Pioneer Workers Needed | |
People ID | 18963 |
ROP3 Code | 115319 |
Country | Myanmar (Burma) | ||
Region | Asia, Southeast | ||
Continent | Asia | ||
10/40 Window | Yes | ||
National Bible Society | Website | ||
Persecution Rank | 14 (Open Doors top 50 rank, 1 = highest persecution ranking) | ||
Location in Country | Sagaing region: Khamti district, Layshi township, 6 villages. Source: Ethnologue 2016 |
Country | Myanmar (Burma) |
Region | Asia, Southeast |
Continent | Asia |
10/40 Window | Yes |
National Bible Society | Website |
Persecution Rank | 14 (Open Doors top 50 rank, 1 = highest persecution ranking) |
Location in Country | Sagaing region: Khamti district, Layshi township, 6 villages.. Source: Ethnologue 2016 |
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Primary Religion: | Christianity |
Major Religion ▲ | Percent |
---|---|
Buddhism |
Unknown
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Christianity (Evangelical 8.00 %) |
90.00 %
|
Ethnic Religions |
10.00 %
|
Hinduism |
Unknown
|
Islam |
Unknown
|
Non-Religious |
Unknown
|
Other / Small |
Unknown
|
Unknown |
Unknown
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Primary Language | Naga, Long Phuri (2,200 speakers) |
Language Code | lpn Ethnologue Listing |
Language Written | Unknown |
Total Languages | 1 |
Primary Language | Naga, Long Phuri (2,200 speakers) |
Language Code | lpn Ethnologue Listing |
Total Languages | 1 |
People Groups | Speaking Naga, Long Phuri |
Primary Language: Naga, Long Phuri
Bible Translation Status: Translation Started
Resource Type ▲ | Resource Name | Source |
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Audio Recordings | Audio Bible teaching | Global Recordings Network |
Profile Source | Anonymous |
Data Sources | Data is compiled from various sources. Learn more. |