The Dungan originated in the Kansu and Shensi provinces of northwestern China, but today there are people from Kansu living in the mountains and valleys of Kyrgyzstan. Culturally, the Dungan are similar to the Han Chinese, but their language is greatly influenced by Arabic, Persian and Turkish. They are a proud, hospitable, nationalistic and conservative people who refer to themselves as “Chinese Muslims” despite having cut ties with China.
The Dungan are famous for their hospitality and diversity, which would usually make it easier for religion to spread; however, they have had little opportunity to hear the gospel. At present, they remain nominally Muslim, both in China and in Kyrgyzstan. We know of no Dungans who have put their faith in Christ except in Mongolia.
The few Dungan Christian believers in Mongolia can share their faith with those in Kyrgyzstan. The JESUS Film and portions of Scripture already exist in the Dungan language.
Pray for peace in Kyrgyzstan and for a stable, effective and just government. Pray for a movement to Christ to spread and benefit everyone spiritually, physically and economically. Pray that the few followers of Christ among the Dungan would fellowship together and hear the call to share the gospel with their neighbors.
Scripture Prayers for the Dungan in Kyrgyzstan.
Profile Source: Joshua Project |
Global Prayer Digest: 2008-11-24 |
Global Prayer Digest: 2012-03-30 |
People Name General | Dungan |
People Name in Country | Dungan |
Pronunciation |
DUNG-un
|
Alternate Names | Hui; Huizu; Huizui; Khoton |
Population this Country | 75,000 |
Population all Countries | 156,000 |
Total Countries | 5 |
Indigenous | Yes |
Progress Scale | 1 ● |
Unreached | Yes |
Frontier People Group | Yes |
GSEC | 1 (per PeopleGroups.org) |
Pioneer Workers Needed | 2 |
People ID | 12145 |
ROP3 Code | 103902 |
Country | Kyrgyzstan | ||
Region | Asia, Central | ||
Continent | Asia | ||
10/40 Window | Yes | ||
Persecution Rank | Not ranked | ||
Location in Country | Largest enclave in Ysyk-Kol Region near Karakol; others in Chuy Region, in Bishkek and 2 small nearby border areas. Source: Ethnologue 2016 |
Country | Kyrgyzstan |
Region | Asia, Central |
Continent | Asia |
10/40 Window | Yes |
Persecution Rank | Not ranked |
Location in Country | Largest enclave in Ysyk-Kol Region near Karakol; others in Chuy Region, in Bishkek and 2 small nearby border areas.. Source: Ethnologue 2016 |
Primary Religion: | Islam |
Major Religion ▲ | Percent |
---|---|
Buddhism |
0.00 %
|
Christianity (Evangelical 0.00 %) |
0.00 %
|
Ethnic Religions |
0.00 %
|
Hinduism |
0.00 %
|
Islam |
100.00 %
|
Non-Religious |
0.00 %
|
Other / Small |
0.00 %
|
Unknown |
0.00 %
|
Primary Language | Dungan | |||
Language Code | dng Ethnologue Listing | |||
Language Written | Yes ScriptSource Listing | |||
Total Languages | 4 | |||
Secondary Languages |
|
Primary Language | Dungan |
Language Code | dng Ethnologue Listing |
Total Languages | 4 |
Secondary Languages | |
Kyrgyz | |
Russian | |
Uzbek, Northern | |
People Groups | Speaking Dungan |
Primary Language: Dungan
Bible Translation ▲ | Status (Years) |
---|---|
Bible-Portions | Yes (2002-2015) |
Bible-New Testament | No |
Bible-Complete | No |
Possible Print Bibles | |
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Amazon | |
World Bibles | |
Forum Bible Agencies | |
National Bible Societies | |
World Bible Finder | |
Virtual Storehouse |
Resource Type ▲ | Resource Name | Source |
---|---|---|
Film / Video | Indigitube.tv Video / Animation | Create International |
Film / Video | Jesus Film: view in Dungan | Jesus Film Project |
General | Gospel resources links | Scripture Earth |
Text / Printed Matter | IBT, Russia - resources | Institute for Bible Translation - Russia |
Photo Source | Bruno Rijsman - Flickr Creative Commons |
Map Source | People Group location: IMB. Map geography: ESRI / GMI. Map design: Joshua Project. |
Profile Source | Joshua Project |
Data Sources | Data is compiled from various sources. Learn more. |