Naga Khiamniungan in Myanmar (Burma)

People Name:	Naga Khiamniungan
Country:	Myanmar (Burma)
10/40 Window:	Yes
Population:	11,000
World Population:	74,000
Primary Language:	Naga, Khiamniungan
Primary Religion:	Christianity
Christian Adherents:	88.00 %
Evangelicals:	18.00 %
Scripture:	Complete Bible
Ministry Resources:	Yes
Jesus Film:	Yes
Audio Recordings:	Yes
People Cluster:	South Asia Tribal - Naga
Affinity Bloc:	South Asian Peoples
Progress Level:

Introduction / History

Khiamniugans are among the Naga tribes of northeastern India and over the border in northwestern Myanmar. They speak Khiamniugan, one of the Naga languages. Their name means, “source of great water.”

What Are Their Lives Like?

They are subsistence farmers who eat what they grow and raise. Rice and millet are their staple crops, but they also each vegetables, fermented bamboo shoots, and wild greens. They get their meat from their livestock. Men catch fish in nearby rivers.

Some earn a living as blacksmiths, but the government or educational institutions employ many. Still others are professional traders.

What Are Their Beliefs?

Khiamniugans they are Christian, some also worship their ancestors and perform rituals to honor nature spirits. Their festivals combine Christian and animistic elements.

What Are Their Needs?

Khiamniugans need more educational opportunities so they can get beyond subsistence farming. Healthcare is limited in rural India, resulting in inadequate care in emergencies.

Prayer Points

Pray for hundreds to be raised up with a defiant faith in Christ, one that will not be shaken no matter what comes their way.
Pray for God to bring about his purpose for the Khiamniugans.
Pray for Christians to have love, joy, peace, and patience as they tell others about the King of kings.
Pray for a powerful Holy Spirit revival to permeate their families and churches, drawing them into greater love for God and for their neighbors.