Indians in Barbados
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| Indo-Bajans |
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| Total population |
|
2,000[1] |
| Regions with significant populations |
| Bridgetown |
| Languages |
| English, Hindi |
| Religions |
| Hinduism, Christianity, Islam |
| Related ethnic groups |
| Non-resident Indian and Person of Indian Origin, Desi |
There is 2000 strong Indian community in Barbados, or Indo-Bajans as they are know here. Some came in as indetured workers n the 19th century, and they were followed by traders and most recently from Guyana.
The Indo-Guyanese, an important part of the economy due to the increase of immigrants from partner country Guyana. There are reports of a growing Indo-Bajan diaspora originating from Guyana and India. They introduced Soca-Chutney, Roti and many Indian dishes to Barbados' culture. Mostly from southern India and Hindu states, these 'Desi' peoples are growing in size but smaller than the equivalent communities in Trinidad, Jamaica & Guyana; Hinduism is one of Barbados' growing religions.
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