Liuqian Zhuang in China
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The Zhuang (Yongnan, Dai, Nong, Yang, Zuojiang) are a collection of related Central Tai language groups which have been combined with the Northern Zhuang - a collection of Northern Tai language groups - to form China's official Zhuang nationality. They have great linguistic diversity. There are many tribes, clans, and self-designations among the Zhuang. Names such as Debao and Heiyi frequently appear in Chinese linguistic research.
During the Qin Dynasty (221-207 BC), half a million Han convicts were exiled by Emperor Qin Shihuang to the Lingnan region in southern China (now Guangxi and Guangdong). There they intermingled with the various branches of the Bai Yue nationality. The Zhuang today are thought to be the descendants of the Bai Yue. Historically, the Zhuang were called Tuliao or Sharen.
Their homes are usually built on stilts. A newly married woman stays with her parents until after the birth of the first child. Only then does she go to live with her husband in his village.
The Zhuang are careful not to offend the spirit world that surrounds them. They believe in the spirits of the water, forest, mountain, village, etc.
The first Protestant missionary to the Zhuang was R. H. Graves, a Southern Baptist, who arrived in Guangxi in 1862. In 1895 the Christian & Missionary Alliance commenced work in Guangxi. They established 65 churches over a 50- year period. Most of these churches were attended by Han Chinese, but small numbers of Zhuang also attended.
The Liuqian Zhuang people need to accept the warm embrace of the only Savior so they can enjoy spiritually meaningful lives.
Pray for the authority of Christ to bind hindering spiritual forces to lead them from darkness to light.
Pray for signs and wonders to happen among them and for great breakthroughs with a rapid multiplication of disciples and house churches.
Pray for bold workers who are driven by the love of the Holy Spirit to go to them.
Pray for an unstoppable movement to Christ among them.
Scripture Prayers for the Zhuang, Liuqian in China.
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| Profile Source: Joshua Project |
| People Name General | Zhuang, Liuqian |
| People Name in Country | Zhuang, Liuqian |
| Natural Name | Liuqian Zhuang |
| Pronunciation | lyoo-key-en Zhoo-ung |
| Alternate Names | |
| Population this Country | 410,000 |
| Population all Countries | 410,000 |
| Total Countries | 1 |
| Indigenous | Yes |
| Progress Scale | 1 ● |
| Unreached | Yes |
| Frontier People Group | No |
| GSEC | 3 (per PeopleGroups.org) |
| Pioneer Workers Needed | 8 |
| People ID | 19802 |
| ROP3 Code | 115009 |
| ROP25 Code | 309110 |
| ROP25 Name | Zhuang |
| 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 | The Zhuang are the largest minority group in China. With more than 17 million people, their population is approximately the same as the population of Australia. More than 11 million people speak the various Zhuang languages. The majority are located in the central and western parts of Guangxi in southern China. Others are scattered throughout 15 of the other 29 provinces in China, including one small Zhuang enclave in distant Shaanxi Province. 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 | The Zhuang are the largest minority group in China. With more than 17 million people, their population is approximately the same as the population of Australia. More than 11 million people speak the various Zhuang languages. The majority are located in the central and western parts of Guangxi in southern China. Others are scattered throughout 15 of the other 29 provinces in China, including one small Zhuang enclave in distant Shaanxi Province.. Source: Operation China, 2000 |
| Primary Religion: | Ethnic Religions |
| Major Religion ▲ | Percent |
|---|---|
| Buddhism |
0.00 %
|
| Christianity (Evangelical 0.90 %) |
1.20 %
|
| Ethnic Religions |
80.00 %
|
| Hinduism |
0.00 %
|
| Islam |
0.00 %
|
| Non-Religious |
18.80 %
|
| Other / Small |
0.00 %
|
| Unknown |
0.00 %
|
| Primary Language | Zhuang, Liuqian (410,000 speakers) |
| Language Code | zlq Ethnologue Listing |
| Language Written | Unknown |
| Total Languages | 1 |
| Primary Language | Zhuang, Liuqian (410,000 speakers) |
| Language Code | zlq Ethnologue Listing |
| Total Languages | 1 |
| People Groups | Speaking Zhuang, Liuqian |
Primary Language: Zhuang, Liuqian
Bible Translation Status: Translation Needed
| Resource Type ▲ | Resource Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| General | Bible for Children | Bible for Children |
| Photo Source | Copyrighted © 2023 Anonymous All rights reserved. Used with permission |
| Map Source | People Group location: IMB. Map geography: ESRI / GMI. Map design: Joshua Project. |
| Profile Source | Joshua Project |
| Data Sources | Data is compiled from various sources. Learn more. |
