Baima of China

Baima of China The Baima speak their own language, wear a distinct dress, and proudly maintain their traditions and culture. They live in 14 villages along the Baima (White Horse) valley, on both sides of the Sichuan-Gansu provincial border. After they are married, Baima women wear fishbone necklaces and hats made of goatskin and chicken feathers. The Baima regard Lord White Horse as the greatest of all gods. Baima tombs are topped with small colorful flags, nine flags for a deceased male and seven for a female. It is said that these flags will lead the souls of the dead into heaven. The Baima also regard the rooster as one of their protective gods. Ministry Obstacles The Baima have never been exposed to the Gospel. Their cultural, linguistic, and geographic isolation has blocked them off from the rest of the world. Outreach Ideas Perhaps some Han Chinese Christians will be given a burden to share Christ with the Baima people. Pray they will be obedient to this leading. Pray for the followers of Christ Please pray for the few individuals in the Baima tribe who identify themselves as Christians. Pray they will learn to put on the full armor of God, and will live holy lives. Pray for the entire people group Pray for this isolated community to make the adjustments necessary to live productively in the modern age. Scripture Focus "Let the heavens be glad, and let the earth rejoice; and let them say among the nations, 'The Lord reigns.'" 1 Chronicles 16:31		People Name: Baima Country: China 10/40 Window: Yes Population: 17,000 World Population: 17,000 Language: Baima Primary Religion: Ethnic Religions Bible: Questionable Need Online Audio NT: No Jesus Film: No Audio Recordings: No Christ Followers: Few, less than 2% Status: Unreached Progress Level: 1.2