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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.

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