Affinity Group: Asian Pacific Rim Peoples
Affinity Bloc: Tibetan / Himalayan Peoples
People Cluster: Other Tibeto-Burmese
Language: Lahu - (lhu)
Alternate Name(s): Musso
Primary Religion: Ethnoreligion
Country: China
Also found in: Myanmar; Thailand; Vietnam
Population: 568,000
Global Population: 813,200
Progress of the Gospel: No Longer Unreached
Global Status of Evangelical Christianity: 5% or Greater but Less than 10% Evangelical
Overview: The Lahu of China, numbering 568,000, 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 813,200 in 4 countries. Their primary language is Lahu. The primary religion practiced by the Lahu is ethnoreligion. Ethnoreligion is deeply rooted in a people's ethnic identity and conversion essentially equates to cultural assimilation.
Bible Translations: Available
Jesus Film: Available
Gospel Recordings: Available
Radio Broadcast: Not Available