Indian communities in the Caribbean

Indian communities in the Caribbean primarily originate from indentured laborers brought by colonial powers between the late 19th and early 20th centuries. These individuals migrated from India to countries like Trinidad, Guyana, Suriname, Jamaica, and Belize in search of better economic opportunities. Today, they form significant portions of the population, contributing to the region’s cultural diversity through festivals, cuisine, language, and religious practices such as Hinduism and Islam. Their presence has helped shape the social, political, and cultural landscape of the Caribbean, blending Indian traditions with local customs to create vibrant, multicultural societies.