Haomei in India

People Name:	Haomei
Country:	India
10/40 Window:	Yes
Population:	76,000
World Population:	76,000
Primary Language:	Naga, Liangmai
Primary Religion:	Christianity
Christian Adherents:	97.28 %
Evangelicals:	0.00 %
Scripture:	Complete Bible
Ministry Resources:	Yes
Jesus Film:	Yes
Audio Recordings:	Yes
People Cluster:	South Asia Tribal - Naga
Affinity Bloc:	South Asian Peoples
Progress Level:

Introduction / History

Haomeis are among the Naga tribes of Manipur state in the northeast.

What Are Their Lives Like?

They are subsistence farmers who grow millet, corn, rice, and leafy green vegetables. Haomei families usually have some livestock such as chicken and pigs. They fish and hunt for wild game for much of their protein. Commonly, they ferment or dry their food to preserve it.

To supplement their income, they make woven goods to trade or sell. Some have moved to urban centers for better education and jobs in government service, teaching, and church work.

Illemei families are patrilineal, with inheritance going through the father’s line. They have extended families. Everyone is expected to respect their elders, who have most of the decision-making power. People marry outside their clan.

What Are Their Beliefs?

Most Haomeis are Christian, but they have kept many traditional beliefs.

What Are Their Needs?

Those who live in remote rural areas don’t have access to higher education and healthcare. Nor do they have electricity in their homes. Roads are not available. Subsistence farming means poverty for most.

Prayer Points

Pray for the Holy Spirit to move powerfully in Haomei clans and churches, drawing them closer to the only Savior.
Pray for the Lord to provide them with adequate education, roads, and medical care.
Pray that soon Haomeis will be Christ’s ambassadors to Tibetan Buddhists and Hindus.