I lift up my eyes to the hills--where does my help come from? My help comes from the Lord, the Maker of Heaven and Earth. Psalm 121:1-2
 | About 14, 000 Ha Nhi live in Vietnam in the rugged northeastern corner of the country. They originally came from Tibet, and wandered through China, finally settling in their homes in the Lai Chau and Lao Cai Provinces. Over 1.2 million Ha Nhi live in China, divided into more than a dozen subgroups. |
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There are three groups in Vietnam: the Akha, Lami and the Ha Nhi, themselves. They all have a complex culture, an involved mythology, and one of the most striking traditional costumes of Asia. |
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Thailand is home to about 30,000-40,000 Akha, and about 180,000 live in the Shan State of Burma. Considerable numbers live also in Laos, where they are often called "Kha Kaw." |
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The Ha Nhi is clearly an unreached people group in Vietnam. None are known to be Christians. |
Note: Much of this information is from: The Peoples of Vietnam, A Collection of Prayer Profiles by Asian Minorities Outreach, Darawan Printing, November, 1998.
06/12/2003