People
Who they are
The laowu are an indigenous Tibeto-Burman-speaking people who inhabit the mountainous regions of southwestern China. Culturally integrated into the broader complex of Yi groups, they preserve ancestral oral traditions and a way of life tied to the land. Their communities maintain ancient customs centered on harmony with nature and reverence for ancestors.
Where they live
1
Country
23K
Population
| Country | Share of the people | Population |
|---|---|---|
China Unreached
|
100%
|
23.000 |
Religions of the unreached
Ethnic Religions97%
Non-Religious3%
Gospel progress among the unreached
Christians (all traditions)0%
Evangelicals0%
What to pray for
Intercede for this people
For open doors so that the message of Jesus may reach the villages of the laowu.
For access to the Word of God in their own heart language.
For messengers filled with love who understand and value the culture of this people.
For the emergence of the first believers and a local community of faith among the laowu.
Pray for Laowu
Intercede for this people alongside Christians around the world.
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