Long Phuri Naga in Myanmar (Burma)

The Long Phuri Naga have only been reported in Myanmar (Burma)
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Largest Religion
Christian
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Introduction / History

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.


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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
ROP25 Code 305781
ROP25 Name Naga
Country Myanmar (Burma)
Region Asia, Southeast
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 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 17  (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
Christianity  (Evangelical 8.00 %)
90.00 %
Ethnic Religions
10.00 %
Hinduism
Unknown
Islam
Unknown
Non-Religious
Unknown
Other / Small
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
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

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