Han Chinese, Cantonese in China
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Map Source:
Bethany World Prayer Center
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| People Name: | Han Chinese, Cantonese |
| Country: | China |
| 10/40 Window: | Yes |
| Population: | 67,390,000 |
| World Population: | 79,428,700 |
| Primary Language: | Chinese, Yue |
| Primary Religion: | Non-Religious |
| Christian Adherents: | 9.60 % |
| Evangelicals: | 7.90 % |
| Scripture: | Complete Bible |
| Ministry Resources: | Yes |
| Jesus Film: | Yes |
| Audio Recordings: | Yes |
| People Cluster: | Chinese |
| Affinity Bloc: | East Asian Peoples |
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Introduction / History
The Cantonese are from a region of southeastern China once called Canton, now known as Guangzhou, the capital of Guangdong Province. Traditionally, they were regarded as one of the 30 Han Chinese groups, but some consider them to be from the Tai groups.
The large southern city of Guangzhou, which has been continually inhabited for 2,200 years, has always been the center of Cantonese civilization. Today they live in 36 countries, including a large number in China.
What Are Their Lives Like?
The Chinese have a saying that to be happy in this life, one must be born in Suzhou, live in Guangzhou, and die in Suzhou, "for in the first are the handsomest people, in the second the richest luxuries, and in the third the best coffins."
What Are Their Beliefs?
Throughout the Communist era the Cantonese have continued to be the most openly religious of all Chinese. Most homes in Guangdong Province have spirit altars. The Cantonese also zealously observe Daoist and Buddhist festivals.
What Are Their Needs?
Regardless of where they live, the Cantonese people need a deeper spiritual hunger. People who own businesses typically have little time or energy to consider eternal matters.
Prayer Points
Pray for the Holy Spirit to do mighty things in Chinese churches in China.
Pray for Cantonese in Guatemala to have a spiritual hunger that will lead them to Jesus Christ.
Pray for Cantonese Christians to evangelize and disciple those who are willing to find their way to the one who is the Truth.