Kongsat in Laos

The Kongsat have only been reported in Laos
This people group’s population is unknown or estimated to be extremely small. This people group may have assimilated into larger surrounding groups and may no longer be recognizable as a distinct group. To ensure every people group is represented, Joshua Project includes unknown and very small population people groups until on-site research determines they do not exist. More info at Small People Group Policy.
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Introduction / History

The tiny Kongsat ethnic group, who numbered 94 people (16 families) in a 1995 study,90 live in just one location in Laos. They inhabit Nam Nyon Village in Namo District of Oudomxai Province. Because their location is immediately across from the Laos-China border, it is possible more members of this ethnic group live in China, although no evidence exists that they are found anywhere else. The Kongsat themselves say they originated in Yunnan Province, China.

Alternatively, some historians believe the Kongsat were once been the same ethnic group as the Oy of Attapu Province in the extreme south of Laos. They may have been relocated to the other end of the country for some unknown reason.

The Kongsat have lived in their present location for five generations. Before that, more than 50 Kongsat families of Supko Village were wiped out by war, epidemics and illness, which forced them to abandon their village and move 8 km (5 miles) to their new settlement.

In the past, the Kongsat say they presented gifts and traditional baskets to the King of Luang Prabang, to whom they were subject.

The Kongsat have practiced Lao and Lu customs for several generations. Multilingualism in Lao, Lu and Khmu helps them to trade. They have also been culturally influenced by the Akha, Chinese and Pouhoy. One visitor said the Kongsat are "more Chinese than Lao." The Kongsat now marry with the Pouhoy, and it seems unlikely they will be able to continue as a distinct people for much longer.

There are three main annual festivals celebrated by the Kongsat village. The Celebration of the Tiger occurs on the Day of the Tiger according to the traditional 13-day calendar used by the Kongsat. The New Year is celebrated on the 7th day of the first lunar month. Other festivities take place when a baby is born or when a new house is constructed.

Throughout their long history, few or no Kongsat people have ever been exposed to the Gospel of Jesus Christ. They are a completely unreached community. Their isolation and independent mind-set has created barriers to the advance of the Christian message in their midst.


Prayer Points

Pray God would have representatives from the Kongsat to worship Him around His throne.
Pray the small Kongsat people group would not be forgotten by Christians.
In Jesus' Name, break down the spiritual strongholds that have held the Kongsat captive for centuries.


Scripture Prayers for the Kongsat in Laos.


Profile Source:   Peoples of Laos, Asia Harvest  Copyrighted ©   Used with permission  

People Name General Kongsat
People Name in Country Kongsat
Alternate Names
Population this Country 100
Population all Countries 100
Total Countries 1
Indigenous Yes
Progress Scale 1
Unreached Yes
Frontier People Group Yes
GSEC 1  (per PeopleGroups.org)
Pioneer Workers Needed 1
People ID 12777
ROP3 Code 105183
ROP25 Code 304177
ROP25 Name Kongsat
Country Laos
Region Asia, Southeast
Continent Asia
10/40 Window Yes
Persecution Rank 21  (Open Doors top 50 rank, 1 = highest persecution ranking)
Location in Country Oudomxai province, Nam Nyon village in Namo district   Source:  Faces of the Unreached in Laos, 1999
Country Laos
Region Asia, Southeast
Continent Asia
10/40 Window Yes
Persecution Rank 21  (Open Doors top 50 rank, 1 = highest persecution ranking)
Location in Country Oudomxai province, Nam Nyon village in Namo district.   Source:  Faces of the Unreached in Laos, 1999

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Primary Religion: Ethnic Religions
Major Religion Percent
Buddhism
0.00 %
Christianity  (Evangelical 0.00 %)
0.00 %
Ethnic Religions
100.00 %
Hinduism
0.00 %
Islam
0.00 %
Non-Religious
0.00 %
Other / Small
0.00 %
Unknown
0.00 %
Primary Language Khmu
Language Code kjg   Ethnologue Listing
Language Written Yes   ScriptSource Listing
Total Languages 2
Secondary Languages
Lao
Primary Language Khmu
Language Code kjg   Ethnologue Listing
Total Languages 2
Secondary Languages
  Lao
People Groups Speaking Khmu

Primary Language:  Khmu

Bible Translation Status  (Years)
Bible-Portions Yes  (1918-2016)
Bible-New Testament No
Bible-Complete No
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