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
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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.