The Cantonese are from a region of southeastern China once called Canton, now known as Guangzhou, the capital of Guangdong Province. Traditionally, they were regarded as one of the 30 Han Chinese groups, but some consider them to be from the Tai groups.
The large southern city of Guangzhou, which has been continually inhabited for 2,200 years, has always been the center of Cantonese civilization. The Cantonese often migrated to other parts of the world, either as merchants or as common laborers. Today they live in 36 countries, including Guatemala.
The Chinese began to settle in Guatemala in the late 1800s. Throughout the decades, many came to establish businesses, while others arrived as war refugees during World War II.
The Cantonese in Guatemala primarily speak Spanish, not Cantonese. That sets them apart as being more integrated than they are in other Latin American countries. They are still engaged in business, whether large or small, and often run family-owned shops. Cantonese restaurants are popular in Guatemala.
Some Cantonese are non-religious or they adhere to traditional Chinese religious practices. Others are Roman Catholic or Evangelical. The latter can be a vital mission force in Latin America or Asia.
Regardless of where they live, the Cantonese people need a deeper spiritual hunger. People who own businesses typically have little time or energy to consider eternal matters.
Pray for the Holy Spirit to do mighty things in Chinese churches in Guatemala.
Pray for Cantonese in Guatemala to have a spiritual hunger that will lead them to Jesus Christ.
Pray for Cantonese Christians to evangelize and disciple those who are willing to find their way to the one who is the Truth.
Scripture Prayers for the Han Chinese, Cantonese in Guatemala.
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