The Phula live in Vietnam and in China. They speak a Tibeto Burmese language.
In Vietnam the Phula hunt and weave cloth. They also do basket work. The Phula like folk literature and dancing. They like to play the trumpet and the drums.
They eat rice in their main meals, usually twice a day. Some live in stilt houses and some in houses on the ground. Neighbors help each other when it is time for the harvest.
The Phula are allowed to have pre-marital relations. They have engagement and wedding ceremonies and marriage customs. Women give birth while seated and sleep on a straw mat. The Phula have name giving ceremonies and rituals for funerals.
The Phula pray to male ancestors for good health and to female ancestors for abundant crop yields. Those people who specialize in rituals play an important part with the Phula in their lives. The Han language is used also by some of the Phula groups.
The Phula people need the chance to embrace Jesus Christ and enjoy the abundant life only he can provide.
Pray for the Lord to bless them physically and spiritually as a testimony of his power and love.
Pray that Vietnamese and Chinese Christians will give the Phula the gospel message leading them to disciple others in both countries.
Pray for the Phula to have the spiritual hunger it takes to seek and find Jesus Christ no matter what pressure they get from their families and government.
Scripture Prayers for the Phula in Vietnam.
Profile Source: Joshua Project |
People Name General | Phula |
People Name in Country | Phula |
Pronunciation |
FOO-la
|
Alternate Names | Fu Khla; Phu Khla; Phu La; Phù Lá; Phù Lá Hán; Phukha |
Population this Country | 13,000 |
Population all Countries | 20,000 |
Total Countries | 2 |
Indigenous | Yes |
Progress Scale | 1 ● |
Unreached | Yes |
Frontier People Group | No |
GSEC | 1 (per PeopleGroups.org) |
Pioneer Workers Needed | 1 |
People ID | 19622 |
ROP3 Code | 115224 |
ROP25 Code | 306696 |
ROP25 Name | Phula, Phuka |
Country | Vietnam | ||
Region | Asia, Southeast | ||
Continent | Asia | ||
10/40 Window | Yes | ||
Persecution Rank | 35 (Open Doors top 50 rank, 1 = highest persecution ranking) | ||
Location in Country | Lao Cai Province, near Lao Cai City; Hà Giang Province, Xin Mun district, 1 village; Lai Chau and Son La provinces. Source: Ethnologue 2016 |
Country | Vietnam |
Region | Asia, Southeast |
Continent | Asia |
10/40 Window | Yes |
Persecution Rank | 35 (Open Doors top 50 rank, 1 = highest persecution ranking) |
Location in Country | Lao Cai Province, near Lao Cai City; Hà Giang Province, Xin Mun district, 1 village; Lai Chau and Son La provinces.. Source: Ethnologue 2016 |
Primary Religion: | Ethnic Religions |
Major Religion ▲ | Percent |
---|---|
Buddhism |
0.00 %
|
Christianity (Evangelical 0.06 %) |
1.00 %
|
Ethnic Religions |
99.00 %
|
Hinduism |
0.00 %
|
Islam |
0.00 %
|
Non-Religious |
0.00 %
|
Other / Small |
0.00 %
|
Unknown |
0.00 %
|
Primary Language | Phula (13,000 speakers) |
Language Code | phh Ethnologue Listing |
Language Written | Unknown |
Total Languages | 1 |
Primary Language | Phula (13,000 speakers) |
Language Code | phh Ethnologue Listing |
Total Languages | 1 |
People Groups | Speaking Phula |
Primary Language: Phula
Bible Translation Status: Translation Needed
Resource Type ▲ | Resource Name | Source |
---|---|---|
None reported |
Photo Source | Anonymous |
Map Source | People Group location: IMB. Map geography: ESRI / GMI. Map design: Joshua Project. |
Profile Source | Joshua Project |
Data Sources | Data is compiled from various sources. Learn more. |