There are well over a million Tay people, but they are split up into subgroups such as the Tac Tay people. We do not know how many are among the Tac Tay subgroup. The ancestors of the Tay peoples migrated south from China to escape the clutches of advancing Mongol armies in the 1200s. From their homes, which were in today's Vietnam, the Tay people were unwilling to submit to a Hmong king. For 12 years the Hmong attacked and burned Tay villages. Many fled to escape the reach of the Hmongs.
In the past all Tay subgroups have been noted for their skills as hunters. They used cages, traps and arrows to catch their prey. Only those in very remote areas today still hunt since hunting is unsustainable in their environment.
The Tac Tay people live in northern Vietnam.
Though they were once skilled hunters, most Sa Pa Tay people are now farmers. Because of the horrible carnage on their villages in the past, some Sa Pa villages use hedges and ditches to keep outsiders out.
Ancestor worship is the primary religion of the Tac Tay people. They keep ancestral altars inside their homes. Guests cannot sit in front of these altars, and women who have recently given birth are not allowed to look at them, because this would disgrace the ancestors.
The Tac Tay people need to look to Christ for their security.
There are no believers among the Tac Tay people. Pray this will soon change.
Pray for the Holy Spirit to move in their communities in such a way that there is spiritual openness to Jesus Christ.
Pray for a fellowship of believers to emerge which will include this people group.
Pray for a disciple making movement.
Scripture Prayers for the Tay Tac in Vietnam.
https://asiaharvest.org/wp-content/uploads/people-groups/Vietnam/Tay.pdf
Profile Source: Keith Carey |
People Name General | Tay Tac |
People Name in Country | Tay Tac |
Alternate Names | Thái |
Population this Country | Unknown |
Population all Countries | Unknown |
Total Countries | 1 |
Indigenous | Yes |
Progress Scale | 1 ● |
Unreached | Yes |
Frontier People Group | No |
Pioneer Workers Needed | |
People ID | 15308 |
ROP3 Code | 109908 |
Country | Vietnam | ||
Region | Asia, Southeast | ||
Continent | Asia | ||
10/40 Window | Yes | ||
Persecution Rank | 25 (Open Doors top 50 rank, 1 = highest persecution ranking) | ||
Location in Country | Son La province: Muong Tâc district. Source: Ethnologue 2016 |
Country | Vietnam |
Region | Asia, Southeast |
Continent | Asia |
10/40 Window | Yes |
Persecution Rank | 25 (Open Doors top 50 rank, 1 = highest persecution ranking) |
Location in Country | Son La province: Muong Tâc district.. Source: Ethnologue 2016 |
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Primary Religion: | Ethnic Religions |
Major Religion ▲ | Percent |
---|---|
Buddhism |
Unknown
|
Christianity (Evangelical 1.00 %) |
4.00 %
|
Ethnic Religions |
Unknown
|
Hinduism |
Unknown
|
Islam |
Unknown
|
Non-Religious |
Unknown
|
Other / Small |
Unknown
|
Unknown |
Unknown
|
Primary Language | Tay Tac |
Language Code | tyt Ethnologue Listing |
Language Written | Unknown |
Total Languages | 1 |
Primary Language | Tay Tac |
Language Code | tyt Ethnologue Listing |
Total Languages | 1 |
People Groups | Speaking Tay Tac |
Primary Language: Tay Tac
Bible Translation Status: Translation Needed
Resource Type ▲ | Resource Name | Source |
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None reported |
Profile Source | Keith Carey |
Data Sources | Data is compiled from various sources. Learn more. |