People
Who they are
The Li meifu are a subgroup of the Li, an indigenous people inhabiting the mountainous regions and tropical valleys of Hainan Island in southern China. They preserve an ancient cultural identity, maintaining close ties to the land, rich oral traditions, and their own dialects within the Hlai language family.
Where they live
1
Country
54K
Population
| Country | Share of the people | Population |
|---|---|---|
China Unreached
|
100%
|
54.000 |
Religions of the unreached
Ethnic Religions95%
Non-Religious4.9%
Christianity0.1%
The Bible in this people's language
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Hlai
Portions translated
- Translation started Done
- Portions Current stage
- 3 New Testament Still ahead
- 4 Whole Bible Still ahead
Audio recordings Available
Jesus Film Available
Translation data: Joshua Project.
Gospel progress among the unreached
Christians (all traditions)0.1%
Evangelicals< 0.1%
What to pray for
Intercede for this people
For an awakening of interest in the Scriptures in the mother tongue of the Li meifu.
For bridges of friendship and fellowship between Chinese Christians and meifu villages.
For the emergence of a vibrant, indigenous church among the families of this people.
Pray for Li Meifu
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