Affinity Group: Southeast Asian Peoples
Affinity Bloc: Tibetan / Himalayan Peoples
People Cluster: Burmese
Language: Burmese - (mya)
Alternate Name(s): Myen
Primary Religion: Ethnoreligion
Country: Laos
Also found in: Australia; Bangladesh; Cambodia; Canada; Germany; India; Malaysia; Myanmar; Thailand; United Kingdom; United States
Population: 700
Global Population: 35,865,475
Progress of the Gospel: Unengaged and Unreached
Global Status of Evangelical Christianity: Less than 2% Evangelical, No Active CP Activity
Overview: The Myen of Laos, numbering 700, are Unengaged and Unreached. They are part of the Burmese people cluster within the Tibetan / Himalayan Peoples affinity bloc. Globally, this group totals 35,865,475 in 12 countries. Their primary language is Burmese. The primary religion practiced by the Myen is ethnoreligion. Ethnoreligion is deeply rooted in a people's ethnic identity and conversion essentially equates to cultural assimilation.
Bible Translations: Available
Jesus Film: Available
Gospel Recordings: Available
Radio Broadcast: Not Available