The Broq-Pa of Bhutan speak a language called Brokkat. The Broq-Pa live in the Merak Sakten region of Bhutan. Most live in India, although there are also some in Pakistan.
The Broq-Pa 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 Broq-Pa go to some villages swapping their products for food. They are connected to certain families in these villages for this purpose. Some Broq-Pa are poor and work as carpenters, blacksmiths and tailors for example.
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 Broq-Pa 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 Broq-Pa is Gelugpa Buddhism and Ama Jhomo is a main deity. They pray to their gods for protection. They have festivals.
The Broq-Pa people need the chance to allow the grace of Christ into their villages and families.
Pray that the Broq-Pa in Bhutan will put their faith in the guidance of Jesus Christ.
Pray for the Lord to thrust out loving and dedicated workers to the Broq-Pa people.
Pray for a movement to Christ among them to come soon.
Scripture Prayers for the Broq-Pa in Bhutan.
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Profile Source: Joshua Project |
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 |
ROP25 Code | 301419 |
ROP25 Name | Broq-Pa (ST) |
Country | Bhutan | |||
Region | Asia, South | |||
Continent | Asia | |||
10/40 Window | Yes | |||
Persecution Rank | 36 (Open Doors top 50 rank, 1 = highest persecution ranking) | |||
Total States on file | 3 | |||
Largest States |
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Country | Bhutan |
Region | Asia, South |
Continent | Asia |
10/40 Window | Yes |
Persecution Rank | 36 (Open Doors top 50 rank, 1 = highest persecution ranking) |
Total States | 3 |
Eastern 5,300 | |
Southern 500 | |
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 |
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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 |
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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 | Joshua Project |
Data Sources | Data is compiled from various sources. Learn more. |