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PoWI People and Culture - Index

History and Migration | The West Indies | People and Culture
PEOPLE

Although people of Portuguese heritage make up a relatively small portion of the West Indian populace, they have been very successful in many areas of civil society. This section aims to identify as many of the more prominent Luso-West Indians as possible, as a way to salute their industry and perseverance.

  • The Arts
    • Art, including Carnival
    • Film
    • Literature
  • Politics, Government & Civil Service
  • Business
  • Sports

CULTURE

When the Portuguese arrived in the West Indies, the brought with them many apsects of their culture. Some of these have survived and become part of their respective West Indian cultures as a whole.

  • Cuisine
  • Religion
  • Customs and Social Life

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