Affinity Group: Asian Pacific Rim Peoples

Affinity Bloc: Tibetan / Himalayan Peoples

People Cluster: Tibetan

Language: Central Tibetan - (bod)

Alternate Name(s): Lopi, Kachin Sub-cluster, Muli

Primary Religion: Buddhism - Tibetan

Country: Myanmar

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Population: 5,600

Global Population: 5,600

Progress of the Gospel: No Longer Unreached

Global Status of Evangelical Christianity: 10% or Greater Evangelical

Overview: The Hsifan of Myanmar, numbering 5,600, are No Longer Unreached. They are part of the Tibetan people cluster within the Tibetan / Himalayan Peoples affinity bloc. This people group is only found in Myanmar. Their primary language is Central Tibetan. The primary religion practiced by the Hsifan is Tibetan Buddhism, a branch of Buddhism characteristic of Tibet and certain regions of the Himalayas.

Bible Translations: Available

Jesus Film: Available

Gospel Recordings: Available

Radio Broadcast: Not Available