In the mountains and forests of northwest Vietnam live the Sila people, one of five ethnic groups in Vietnam with a population of fewer than 1,000 people. The Sila people have a saying to remind each other of family love and obligations: “A dove cannot replace a chicken at home; a tree stump cannot replace a person.” The clan relationship is very close. Sila people practice many rituals related to nature and life, such as the O Xi Cho Festival, which takes place at the end of December. Sacrificial dishes consisting of squirrel meat are considered to have a spiritual connection with ancestors. In the past, they didn’t have pigs or chickens to worship their ancestors, only squirrels, so they maintain the custom today, to remember their roots. The Sila people are skilled in weaving baskets, trays, and chairs from bamboo and rattan. These products help to provide a living and preserve their nation’s memories. Please pray for the Sila people to open their hearts to the truth of the gospel so that they may become children of God and join His family — the closest, most important family of all.