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Indo-Belizeans, also known as East Indian Belizeans, are citizens of Belize of Indian ancestry. The community made up 3.9% of the population of Belize in 2010. [2] They are part of the wider Indo-Caribbean community, which itself is a part of the global Indian diaspora.
East Indians in Belize. One of the smallest but most vibrant communities in Belize consists of people of East Indian descent. The Indian subcontinent, now home to more than a billion people, was long coveted by Europeans for its abundance of silk, spices, and other luxury items.
This is the story of how East Indian immigrants arrived in Belize and the impact they had and continue to have on the country today. The History of Indo-Belizeans As a British colony, slavery in Belize — then known as British Honduras — effectively ended in 1838.
Long ago accepted by the rest of the population, the East Indians presently make up about three percent of Belize’s population, and have almost completely intermixed in terms of marriage and culture. This article can be found on the National Library Service of Belize site.
26 maj 2024 · While people of East Indian descent do not make up a huge portion of Belize society, their presence contributes mightily to the nation’s cultural heritage, economic success and entrepreneurial spirit. And while East Indians have adopted many Belize traditions, beliefs and tenets, they proudly retain their unique identities by dressing in ...
2 wrz 2023 · East Indian culture is highly-regarded in Belize today, with many of the best-known practices being associated with East Indian communities.
24 paź 2019 · Most people know that Belize is home to the Maya, Garifuna, Dutch and English communities but m any don’t realize that Belize also has an East Indian community. Although they make up only 3% of Belize’s population, East Indians have managed to carve out their own special position in Belize.
