Affinity Group: Asian Pacific Rim Peoples
Affinity Bloc: Tibetan / Himalayan Peoples
People Cluster: Other Tibeto-Burmese
Language: Lahu - (lhu)
Alternate Name(s): Red, Black, Shan Sub-cluster
Primary Religion: Christianity - Evangelical Protestant
Country: Myanmar
Also found in: China; Thailand; Vietnam
Population: 200,000
Global Population: 869,200
Progress of the Gospel: No Longer Unreached
Global Status of Evangelical Christianity: 10% or Greater Evangelical
Overview: The Lahu of Myanmar, numbering 200,000, are No Longer Unreached. They are part of the Other Tibeto-Burmese people cluster within the Tibetan / Himalayan Peoples affinity bloc. Globally, this group totals 869,200 in 4 countries. Their primary language is Lahu. The primary religion practiced by the Lahu is Evangelical Protestantism, a worldwide trans-denominational movement within Protestant Christianity that believes the essence of the Gospel consists of the doctrine of salvation by grace alone, solely through faith in the atonement of Jesus Christ.
Bible Translations: Available
Jesus Film: Available
Gospel Recordings: Available
Radio Broadcast: Not Available