Lahta People

Affinity Group: Asian Pacific Rim Peoples

Affinity Bloc: Tibetan / Himalayan Peoples

People Cluster: Karen

Language: Lahta Karen – (kvt)

Alternate Name(s): Lahta Karen

Primary Religion: Ethnoreligion

Country: Myanmar

Also found in:

Population: 9,100

Global Population: 9,100

Progress of the Gospel: No Longer Unreached

Global Status of Evangelical Christianity: 5% or Greater but Less than 10% Evangelical

Overview: The Lahta of Myanmar, numbering 9,100, are No Longer Unreached. They are part of the Karen people cluster within the Tibetan / Himalayan Peoples affinity bloc. This people group is only found in Myanmar. Their primary language is Lahta Karen. The primary religion practiced by the Lahta is ethnoreligion. Ethnoreligion is deeply rooted in a people’s ethnic identity and conversion essentially equates to cultural assimilation.

Bible Translations: Not Available

Jesus Film: Not Available

Gospel Recordings: Available

Radio Broadcast: Not Available

Distribution
Lahta is spoken in:

Shan State: Pekhon (Phaikum) and Pinlaung townships
Mandalay Region: Pyinmana township
Zayein is spoken in between Mobye and Phekon towns in southern Shan State. Zayein may be a dialect of Lahta.