The Central Bai are one of the most heavily sinicized (modified by Chinese influence) of China's 55 official minorities. Although the Chinese acknowledge two separate branches of Bai -- the Lemo and Nama -- the Central Bai scarcely qualify as an ethnic minority. "During the 1940 's... the Bai people denied their non-Chinese origin and would show offense if regarded as a minority." Various experts have commented, "The Bai like to be called Chinese." "The Bai nationality as an ethnic label was unknown to the Bai themselves until late 1958," and were "not quite a minority, but not quite Chinese either."
The Bai partly established the powerful, far-reaching Nanzhao Kingdom which was centered south of Dali. The kingdom grew so strong that they were able to defeat the Tang armies in the mid-700s. The kingdom flourished for 400 years until it collapsed in the tenth century and was replaced by the Kingdom of Dali. Dali, in turn, lasted until AD 1252 when it was overrun and destroyed by the all-conquering Mongol armies.
Like many of China 's, minorities the Central Bai live in Yunnan Province.
During the 30 centuries the Bai have inhabited Dali, and they have gradually been assimilated into Chinese culture. Dali has always been famous for its prolific supply of marble, which gave the people their name (Bai means "white" in Chinese).
The Central Bai are followers of Mahayana Buddhism, unlike other Buddhist groups in Yunnan such as the Tai Lu, Tai Mao, Wa, De 'ang, and Buang who are Theravada Buddhists.
The Central Bai people need to find their way to the Savior who can take away their fear of the spirit world and replace it with peace and joy in the Holy Spirit.
Pray for a "Book of Acts" type of movement to Christ among the Central Bai people of China.
Pray for the Central Bai people to understand and embrace that Jesus wants to bless their families and neighborhoods.
Pray for Holy Spirit anointed believers from the Central Bai people to change their society from within.
Pray for a movement in which the Holy Spirit leads and empowers disciples to make more disciples.
Pray for a movement of Jesus to heal and strengthen Central Bai communities.
Scripture Prayers for the Bai, Central in China.
https://joshuaproject.net/people_groups/21528/ch
https://joshuaproject.net/people_groups/10573/ch
https://www.chinahighlights.com/travelguide/nationality/bai.htm
https://gbtimes.com/the-bai-people-yunnans-second-largest-nationality
Profile Source: Keith Carey |
People Name General | Bai, Central |
People Name in Country | Bai, Central |
Natural Name | Central Bai |
Alternate Names | Labbu; Minchia; Minjia; Minkia; Nama; Pai |
Population this Country | 869,000 |
Population all Countries | 869,000 |
Total Countries | 1 |
Indigenous | Yes |
Progress Scale | 1 ● |
Unreached | Yes |
Frontier People Group | Yes |
Pioneer Workers Needed | 17 |
People ID | 21528 |
ROP3 Code | 100776 |
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 | Guizhou province: small enclave; Yunnan province: Eryuan, Heqing, Jianchuan, Lanping, and Yunlong. Source: Ethnologue 2018 |
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 | Guizhou province: small enclave; Yunnan province: Eryuan, Heqing, Jianchuan, Lanping, and Yunlong.. Source: Ethnologue 2018 |
Primary Religion: | Ethnic Religions |
Major Religion ▲ | Percent |
---|---|
Buddhism |
33.00 %
|
Christianity (Evangelical 0.08 %) |
0.08 %
|
Ethnic Religions |
66.92 %
|
Hinduism |
0.00 %
|
Islam |
0.00 %
|
Non-Religious |
0.00 %
|
Other / Small |
0.00 %
|
Unknown |
0.00 %
|
Primary Language | Bai, Central (869,000 speakers) |
Language Code | bca Ethnologue Listing |
Language Written | Yes ScriptSource Listing |
Total Languages | 1 |
Primary Language | Bai, Central (869,000 speakers) |
Language Code | bca Ethnologue Listing |
Total Languages | 1 |
People Groups | Speaking Bai, Central |
Primary Language: Bai, Central
Bible Translation ▲ | Status (Years) |
---|---|
Bible-Portions | Yes (2005) |
Bible-New Testament | No |
Bible-Complete | No |
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 |
Film / Video | Jesus Film: view in Bai, Central | Jesus Film Project |
Film / Video | My Last Day video, anime | Jesus Film Project |
General | Gospel resources links | Scripture Earth |
Photo Source | David Stanley - Flickr Creative Commons |
Map Source | Joshua Project / Global Mapping International |
Profile Source | Keith Carey |
Data Sources | Data is compiled from various sources. Learn more. |