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  UNREACHED PEOPLES: THE TRIBES OF MYANMAR BURMA RAKHINE STATE
  by Paul Hattaway
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Summary: The sermon highlights the cultural diversity and resilience of
the ethnic minorities in Rakhine State, Myanmar.

Topics: "Cultural Diversity", "Community Outreach"
Scripture References: Psalm 133:1, Colossians 3:23

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This sermon explores the rich cultural diversity and traditions of
various ethnic minorities in Rakhine State, highlighting the resilience
and unique practices of the Rakhine, Murul, Thet, Kamui, and Chaunga
tribes. It emphasizes the importance of preserving heritage and
community bonds through activities like basket weaving, traditional
music, and resourceful practices like tapping kerosene oil. The
narrative paints a vivid picture of village life and the
interconnectedness of these tribes within the larger Rakhine community.

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If we go up for northern reaches of Glenin River in Rakhine State, we
are on the land of Rakhine, Murul, Thet, Kamui and Chaunga, different
ethnic minorities, collectively called Rakhine. After landing from the
country boat, we approached a village of Thet minority, which was hidden
behind a lake and hillocks. But a footpath and cool green shady trees is
leading into the village main road.

We first found an elderly woman weaving baskets. Though persistent, she
finally shows us how she takes off and puts on her large earrings. In
another village, further north on Glenin River, another Murul tribes are
found very musical.

While pounding rice, while weaving, everywhere girls are humming,
singing their traditional songs, depicting how their tribes have
survived and emerged. In another village, in the delta of lower Kaladan,
Chaunga tribe is almost termed energy-minded because they tap crude
kerosene oil from neighboring soil by local means for small-scale home
use. One villager says they have been tapping for years and years for
their own local use.

This is a Rakhine dance number performed by the culture troupe. Rakhine
dance number

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Video: https://sermonindex2.b-cdn.net/Efvknn3NBJo.mp4
Source: https://sermonindex.net/speakers/paul-hattaway/unreached-peoples-the-tribes-of-myanmar-burma-rakhine-state/
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