Affinity Group: Asian Pacific Rim Peoples

Affinity Bloc: Southeast Asian Peoples

People Cluster: Zhuang

Language: Tày - (tyz)

Alternate Name(s): Tho, Thu Lao, T'o, Tai Tho, Ngan, Phen, Pa Di

Primary Religion: Ethnoreligion

Country: Vietnam

Also found in: United States

Population: 1,835,000

Global Population: 1,835,700

Progress of the Gospel: Engaged yet Unreached

Global Status of Evangelical Christianity: Less than 2% Evangelical, No Active CP Activity

Overview: The Tay of Vietnam, numbering 1,835,000, are Engaged yet Unreached. They are part of the Zhuang people cluster within the Southeast Asian Peoples affinity bloc. Globally, this group totals 1,835,700 in 2 countries. Their primary language is Tày. The primary religion practiced by the Tay is ethnoreligion. Ethnoreligion is deeply rooted in a people's ethnic identity and conversion essentially equates to cultural assimilation.

Bible Translations: Available

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Gospel Recordings: Available

Radio Broadcast: Not Available