Paite (Christian traditions) in India
Photo Source:
Zomi Re-Unification Organisation
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Map Source:
People Group data: Omid. Map geography: UNESCO / GMI. Map Design: Joshua Project.
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| People Name: | Paite (Christian traditions) |
| Country: | India |
| 10/40 Window: | Yes |
| Population: | 81,000 |
| World Population: | 81,000 |
| Primary Language: | Chin, Paite |
| Primary Religion: | Christianity |
| Christian Adherents: | 98.76 % |
| Evangelicals: | 0.00 % |
| Scripture: | Complete Bible |
| Ministry Resources: | Yes |
| Jesus Film: | Yes |
| Audio Recordings: | Yes |
| People Cluster: | South Asia Tribal - other |
| Affinity Bloc: | South Asian Peoples |
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Introduction / History
Paites are an ethnic group primarily residing in the northeastern Indian states. One Paite subgroup is the Christian Paite, who speak Chin Paite. Other Paite groups are also Christian.
What Are Their Lives Like?
Traditionally, Paite Simtes were farmers, but they are adapting to modern times by taking jobs in education, government, government service, and politics. They are more likely to be educated than most tribal people in India.
Though they are becoming more urbanized, the Christian Paite society is still community-oriented, with strong family ties. They participate in local organizations such as the Young Paite Association and Paite Literature Society.
Their traditional festivals help them maintain cultural practices like folk dances, music, and storytelling.
At these festivals, Christian Paite women wear colorful traditional clothes.
What Are Their Beliefs?
Paite Simtes are almost entirely Christian, though nominalism is a problem.
What Are Their Needs?
Those who live in Manipur are affected by ethnic violence, which makes life dangerous for all who live there.
Prayer Points
Pray for the Holy Spirit to move in Simte families, turning their hearts to the King of kings.
Pray for Christian Simte disciples who will make more disciples.
Pray for disciplers to go to the Simtes.