Affinity Group: Asian Pacific Rim Peoples

Affinity Bloc: Tibetan / Himalayan Peoples

People Cluster: Other Tibeto-Burmese

Language: Biyo - (byo)

Alternate Name(s): Biyo, Lao Soung (Highland)

Primary Religion: Ethnoreligion

Country: Laos

Also found in: China

Population: 3,000

Global Population: 4,300

Progress of the Gospel: Unengaged and Unreached

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

Overview: The Akeu of Laos, numbering 3,000, are Unengaged and Unreached. They are part of the Other Tibeto-Burmese people cluster within the Tibetan / Himalayan Peoples affinity bloc. Globally, this group totals 4,300 in 2 countries. Their primary language is Biyo. The primary religion practiced by the Akeu is ethnoreligion. Ethnoreligion is deeply rooted in a people's ethnic identity and conversion essentially equates to cultural assimilation.

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