Affinity Group: Asian Pacific Rim Peoples

Affinity Bloc: Southeast Asian Peoples

People Cluster: Mon-Khmer

Language: Palaung, Ruching - (pce)

Alternate Name(s): Bonglong, Pale Palaung, Ruchinrg, Pale Da'Ang

Primary Religion: Buddhism - Theravada

Country: Myanmar

Also found in: China

Population: 272,000

Global Population: 283,000

Progress of the Gospel: Engaged yet Unreached

Global Status of Evangelical Christianity: Less than 2% Evangelical, No Active CP Activity

Overview: The Silver Palaung of Myanmar, numbering 272,000, are Engaged yet Unreached. They are part of the Mon-Khmer people cluster within the Southeast Asian Peoples affinity bloc. Globally, this group totals 283,000 in 2 countries. Their primary language is Palaung, Ruching. The primary religion practiced by the Silver Palaung is Theravada Buddhism, the oldest surviving branch of Buddhism.

Bible Translations: Available

Jesus Film: Available

Gospel Recordings: Available

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