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DIASPORA IN THREE COUNTRIES
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Comparative Chart
FEATURES |
LATIN AMERICA |
EUROPE |
ASIA |
| Marriages |
Majority locally married |
A few marriages to locals - some genuine for love
and others for convenience of getting Residence
status. Marriages generally to girls from Punjab -
India.
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Most marriages within community. Some married to
locals mostly for love. In Japan, Korea, and
Philippines a few new immigrants get married to
locals. Philippines- some contract marriages.
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| Linkage with Punjab |
Minimal linkage. Over years lost touch because of
small presence and assimilation.
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Extensive linkage because migration is recent and
helped through modern communications using
telephone, internet, You tube, Skype etc.
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Well linked. Considerable efforts being made in
maintaining affinity with religion & culture for
second, third & fourth generations.
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| Gurdwaras |
Very few and that too established rather late -
only in 1990s.
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Large number of Gurdwaras - well attended.
Important gathering point, essential for bonding
by the new immigrants. 'Gurpurb' & other
celebrations including 'Nagar keertans' organised.
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Several and well established. Exemplary following
of Sikhi in Burma including women granthis. In
Malaysia, Singapore & Thailand, Sikhs are well
organised.
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| Sikh Identity and Turbans |
Turbans almost non-existent. Setting up of
Gurdwaras is helping linkage with Sikhi. Turban is
an issue for Identity cards.
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Sikh identity followers are in minority. Turban
can be an issue for Identity cards, admission to
schools and airport security checks. 'Dharam
Parchar' and Punjabi language classes in Gurdwaras
being introduced.
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Substantial following of Sikhi. Turbans still
prevalent - in some cases even more than in
Punjab. 'Dharam Parchar' and Punjabi language
classes a regular feature in Gurdwaras.
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| Illegals |
Not an issue |
Major issue
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Some but not widely prevalent
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| Attractiveness for new Immigrants |
Not attractive
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Preferred - priority destination second only after North America.
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Only professionals or entrepreneurs. Some migration as transit stays before moving on to western destinations.
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