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Guyana Culture
Guyana is located in the northern part of South America. The capital city is Georgetown, which is also the city where most of the people live. |
The country is made up of 51 percent East Indians, 43 percent Afro-Guyanese, 4 percent Amerindians and Europeans, Chinese and Americans form 2 percent of the population.Taking into consideration the diverse population, the Guyana culture is also very diverse. However, Guyana culture has been influenced greatly by the Europeans, who first established a settlement here in 1615. In addition, the culture has also been influenced by the Dutch who established colonies and settlements in Essequibo, Demerara and Berbice. Thereafter, the Dutch established a plantation near a riverside and started trade links with the Indians.
Most of the East Indians that live in Guyana are Hindus, but there are some who also follow the Muslim faith. The Afro-Guyanese population is predominantly Christian, but some are also Muslims, Methodists and Seven Day Adventists. The original people of Guyana were Arawak Indians, and the Carib Indians came later. The Caribs either killed the Arawak Indians or managed to drive them away from their land to the Antilles, and the Greater and Lesser Islands.
The food of Guyana has its own distinctive taste and flavor. However, it greatly uses seafood and Creole dishes like pepperpot, which is a spicy stew containing juice of bitter cassava. Also, East Indian foods like roti and curries are popular along with Chinese foods.
The beverages that are consumed in Guyana include beer, brandy, whiskey, fruit punches and something known as Russian beer rum.
The paintings and sculptures have greatly been influenced by the different cultures, and are a perfect blend of the numerous ethnicities. The most popular sports in the country are soccer and cricket.
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