Buyang, E'ma in China

Buyang, E'ma
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People Name: Buyang, E'ma
Country: China
10/40 Window: Yes
Population: 700
World Population: 700
Primary Language: Buyang, E'ma
Primary Religion: Ethnic Religions
Christian Adherents: 0.00 %
Evangelicals: 0.00 %
Scripture: Unspecified
Online Audio NT: No
Jesus Film: No
Audio Recordings: No
People Cluster: Zhuang
Affinity Bloc: Southeast Asian Peoples
Progress Level:

Introduction / History

The E'ma Buyang people also go by Buyang E'ma. E’ma is a subgroup of the greater Buyang group. They have their own language also called E’ma Buyang, which is one of the Kam-Sui languages. Their homeland is in southern Yunnan Province.

What Are Their Lives Like?

The E'ma Buyang produce beautiful handwoven embroidered goods and cloth. They enjoy their own forms of music and dance during celebrations and festivals.

What Are Their Beliefs?

E'ma Buyang religion blends Buddhism, Taoism and animism. However, their traditional animistic religion dominates their lives.

What Are Their Needs?

Like people everywhere, the E'ma Buyang people need to allow the loving savior to direct their lives. They need his forgiveness for sin.

Prayer Points

Pray the E'ma Buyang would see they can enjoy abundant life if they put their trust in Jesus Christ.

Pray for the Lord to intervene in their families, calling people to his side and blessing them in every way.

Pray for Holy Spirit sent workers.

Pray for their hearts to be drawn to the Lord of lords.

Pray for the birth of an unstoppable church planting movement.

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