Broq-Pa in Bhutan


Population
Main Language
Largest Religion
Christian
Evangelical
Progress
Progress Gauge
* From latest Bhutan census data.
Current Christian values may substantially differ.

Introduction / History

The Brokpa of Bhutan speak a language called Brokkat. Men and women are treated the same and women often play the leading role in such things as marriages for their children.

Polygamy is acceptable to the Brokpa and steps take place before a couple are married. The parents of the bridegroom discuss matters with an astrologer before marriage takes place. Astrologers advise on death matters also.

The religion of the Brokpas is Gelugpa Buddhism and Ama Jhomo is a main deity. They pray to their gods for protection. They have festivals.

The Brokpa are partly nomads and live in a difficult climate. This could be an obstacle to the gospel. They raise yaks and sheep and sell dairy produce for a living. The wealthy have many yaks.

The Brokpa go to some villages swapping their products for food. They are connected to certain families in these villages for this purpose. Some Brokpa are poor and work as carpenters, blacksmiths and tailors for example.


Where Are they Located?

The Brokpa live in the Merak Sakten region of Bhutan.


Prayer Points

Pray that instead of consulting astrologers the Brokpa will come to Jesus Christ and let Him guide them.
Pray that Bhutan will allow Missionaries into the country to give the gospel message.
Pray for Salvation for the authorities in Bhutan.


Scripture Prayers for the Broq-Pa in Bhutan.


References

http://www.raonline.ch/pages/bt/peop/btpeop_sakten01b1.html


Profile Source:   Anonymous  

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Additional Info
Global Prayer Digest: 2018-08-04
People Name General Broq-Pa
People Name in Country Broq-Pa
Alternate Names Brokhpa; Brokkat; Brokpa; Brokskat; Broqpa; Brukpa; Dardi; Dokhpa; Dokpa; Dokskat; Drokpa; Drukpa; Kyanga; Kyango; Minaro; Shin; Sina; ब्रोक़्-पा
Population this Country 5,700
Population all Countries 70,000
Total Countries 3
Indigenous Yes
Progress Scale 1
Unreached Yes
Frontier People Group Yes
GSEC 1  (per PeopleGroups.org)
Pioneer Workers Needed 1
People ID 16524
ROP3 Code 111700
Country Bhutan
Region Asia, South
Continent Asia
10/40 Window Yes
Persecution Rank 40  (Open Doors top 50 rank, 1 = highest persecution ranking)
Total States on file 3
Largest States
Eastern
5,100
Southern
400
Western
30
Country Bhutan
Region Asia, South
Continent Asia
10/40 Window Yes
Persecution Rank 40  (Open Doors top 50 rank, 1 = highest persecution ranking)
Total States 3
  Eastern 5,100
  Southern 400
  Western 30
Website South Asia Peoples
Primary Religion: Buddhism
Major Religion Percent *
Buddhism
100.00 %
Christianity  (Evangelical 0.00 %)
0.00 %
Ethnic Religions
0.00 %
Hinduism
0.00 %
Islam
0.00 %
Non-Religious
0.00 %
Other / Small
0.00 %
Unknown
0.00 %
* From latest Bhutan census data.
Current Christian values may substantially differ.
Primary Language Brokpake
Language Code sgt   Ethnologue Listing
Language Written Unknown
Total Languages 2
Secondary Languages
Brokkat
Primary Language Brokpake
Language Code sgt   Ethnologue Listing
Total Languages 2
Secondary Languages
  Brokkat
People Groups Speaking Brokpake

Primary Language:  Brokpake

Bible Translation Status:  Unspecified

Resource Type Resource Name Source
None reported  
Photo Source Sunny Tank - Unsplash  Creative Commons 
Map Source People Group data: Omid. Map geography: UNESCO / GMI. Map Design: Joshua Project  
Video Source Asia Harvest
Profile Source Anonymous 
Data Sources Data is compiled from various sources. Learn more.