Affinity Group: Asian Pacific Rim Peoples

Affinity Bloc: Southeast Asian Peoples

People Cluster: Mon-Khmer

Language: Blang - (blr)

Alternate Name(s): Shan Sub-cluster, Pula, Bulang

Primary Religion: Buddhism - Theravada

Country: Myanmar

Also found in: China

Population: 15,500

Global Population: 117,500

Progress of the Gospel: No Longer Unreached

Global Status of Evangelical Christianity: 10% or Greater Evangelical

Overview: The Blang of Myanmar, numbering 15,500, are No Longer Unreached. They are part of the Mon-Khmer people cluster within the Southeast Asian Peoples affinity bloc. Globally, this group totals 117,500 in 2 countries. Their primary language is Blang. The primary religion practiced by the Blang is Theravada Buddhism, the oldest surviving branch of Buddhism.

Bible Translations: Available

Jesus Film: Available

Gospel Recordings: Available

Radio Broadcast: Not Available