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Anglo-Indian

Discover the amazing Anglo-Indian people, a special group with roots in two wonderful countries!

Images

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Luiz Anglo Indian U.P Shool, Kadukutty, Chalakudy
Anglo Indian Cultural Museum - ആംഗ്ലോ ഇന്ത്യൻ സാംസ്കാരിക മ്യൂസിയം
St Aloysius' Anglo-Indian High School front
Image taken from page 48 of 'Rural Life in Bengal; illustrative of Anglo-Indian suburban life; more particularly in connection with the planter and peasantry ... Letters from an artist in India to his sisters in England ... By the author of “Anglo-Indian
How Anglo-Indians made Curry
Image taken from page 100 of '[The Anglo-Indian Passage, homeward and outward; or a Card for the Overland Traveller from Southampton, to Bombay, Madras and Calcutta. With letters descriptive of the homeward passage, and notices of Gibraltar, Malta, etc.]'
St Aloysius' Anglo-Indian High School
St Aloysius Anglo Indian High School (SAS) established in 1847 in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh
Anglo-Indian identity
Last Anglo-Indian in Indian Railway
dave and i, victorian anglo-indian house model

Key Facts

Location
Primarily India, with communities in the United Kingdom and other countries.
Population
Estimated to be around 400,000 people.
Languages
English is commonly spoken, often mixed with Indian languages.
Famous For
A unique culture blending Indian and British influences.

Where Do They Live?

Anglo-Indians are people who have families from both India and Britain. Imagine having parents from two different, exciting places! Many Anglo-Indians live in India, a huge country with colorful festivals and yummy food.

They often live in cities, which are like super busy towns with lots of buildings and people. Think of a place as big as a giant playground, but with millions of people living and working there!

A Story of Two Worlds

Long, long ago, when Britain and India were connected in a special way, families started to form between people from these two lands. This created a new group of people called Anglo-Indians. It's like when you mix two different colors of paint to make a brand new, beautiful color! Over many years, their families grew, and they became an important part of India's story.

Fun Traditions and Tasty Food!

Anglo-Indians have wonderful traditions that mix ideas from both India and Britain. They might celebrate holidays from both cultures! Their food is super special too.

Imagine yummy dishes that have spices from India mixed with cooking styles from Britain. It’s like a delicious adventure for your taste buds! They also have their own unique way of speaking, blending words from both English and Indian languages.

Working and Learning Together

Many Anglo-Indians work in important jobs in India, like in schools, hospitals, or even helping to run trains. They are known for being good at many different things! They also love to learn. Schools are very important to them, where they learn new things and make friends. It’s like going to school to become a superhero, learning all sorts of amazing skills!

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