Hinduism in French Guiana explained

Hinduism is a minority religion in French Guiana, introduced and practiced mostly by the Indians in French Guiana, who are approximately 12,000 individuals.[1] As of 2010, Hinduism is followed by 1.6% of the population of French Guiana. [2]

History

The abolition of slavery by France in 1848 created a labour crisis in its three colonies (now overseas departments) in the Caribbean. French Guiana received labourers from Java[3] and India.[4] French Guiana received 19,276 indentured labourers from India.[5]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 2021-04-06. Sarnami Hindi in French Guiana Ethnic People Profile. 2021-04-06. https://web.archive.org/web/20210406145604/https://legacy.joshuaproject.net/people-profile.php?rog3=FG&peo3=14771. 2021-04-06.
  2. Web site: Religions in French Guiana PEW-GRF. 2021-04-06. www.globalreligiousfutures.org.
  3. Web site: Guide de voyage Sinnamary . Petit Fute. 20 December 2021. fr.
  4. Web site: Indentured Labour in European Colonies during the 19th Century . EHNE . Virginie Chaillou-Atros.
  5. Web site: May 6, 2007. EAST INDIAN IMMIGRATION, 1838-1917. 2021-04-06. www.landofsixpeoples.com.

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