Affinity Group: Asian Pacific Rim Peoples
Affinity Bloc: Southeast Asian Peoples
People Cluster: Mon-Khmer
Language: Palaung, Rumai - (rbb)
Alternate Name(s):
Primary Religion: Buddhism - Mahayana
Country: China
Also found in: Myanmar
Population: 6,200
Global Population: 224,200
Progress of the Gospel: Unengaged and Unreached
Global Status of Evangelical Christianity: Less than 2% Evangelical, No Active CP Activity
Overview: The Rumai De`ang of China, numbering 6,200, are Unengaged and Unreached. They are part of the Mon-Khmer people cluster within the Southeast Asian Peoples affinity bloc. Globally, this group totals 224,200 in 2 countries. Their primary language is Palaung, Rumai. The primary religion practiced by the Rumai De`ang is Mahayana Buddhism, the largest major tradition of Buddhism today.
Bible Translations: Available
Jesus Film: Available
Gospel Recordings: Available
Radio Broadcast: Not Available