Kapinawa in Brazil
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| People Name: | Kapinawa |
| Country: | Brazil |
| 10/40 Window: | No |
| Population: | 4,000 |
| World Population: | 4,000 |
| Primary Language: | Portuguese |
| Primary Religion: | Ethnic Religions |
| Christian Adherents: | 50.00 % |
| Evangelicals: | 7.00 % |
| Scripture: | Complete Bible |
| Ministry Resources: | Yes |
| Jesus Film: | Yes |
| Audio Recordings: | Yes |
| People Cluster: | South American Indigenous |
| Affinity Bloc: | Latin-Caribbean Americans |
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Introduction / History
With an ancient history, the Kapinawas are guardians of ancestral knowledge, traditions, and a deep relationship with the nature of the “sertao”, a semi-arid inland region of Northeastern Brazil, whose climate is hot and very dry, with irregular rains that often lead to droughts.
What Are Their Lives Like?
Kapinawas live in a semi-arid region and maintain a rich cultural life, including performing the Toré dance, which blends African rhythms with sacred elements in caves considered ancestral dwelling places.
What Are Their Beliefs?
In addition to honoring their ancestors and preserving old rituals, they also practice Catholic traditions, especially honoring Saint Sebastian.
What Are Their Needs?
They require greater government attention to access more opportunities in education and health.
Prayer Points
Pray for God to break religious traditions and bring light to their hearts.Pray for open hearts and well-prepared disciples who are willing to share the gospel boldly to this people.Pray for the Holy Spirit to bless the Kapinawas in every way.