Chinese
• Chinese immigrated to many countries, including Belize, in the mid 1800s.
• They came as labourers for the economic sift in the 19th century and kept a close community of their own. They work in the plantation fields in Orange walk & Cayo.
• When the Japanese invaded china just before World War II, another influx of Chinese immigration came to Belize.
• Third & final group came in 1970s from Hong Kong and Taiwan.
• Arrived in British Honduras in 1865 where they settled in the north then later relocated to the south areas in 1866.
• The 2000 census found that 1716 Chinese people reside here in Belize and of the 1607 speak Chinese as their first language
• They are urban populated, with 65 living in the cities, which is the highest proportion out of all ethnic groups.
• Most resided in Belize City, but at least a few Chinese families lived in every major town. Some were merchants but most worked in the restaurant and lottery industries.
Culture/food
• The most important festival for the Chinese community is the lunar New Year, which falls on the first day of the lunar moth. This consists of lion dancer, accompanied by cymbals, drums, gongs, and firecrackers are a common sight during these festivities.
• Chinese are not only externally elegant but it also symbolizes culture and communicates its own vitality.
• Common use of food stuff includes grain, noodle, chickpeas, lentils, wheat, pasta, seasonings.
Religion
• The Chinese religion is a mixture of all various Chinese philosophies.
• The older generation continue to practice an abbreviated form of ancestor worship and Buddhism. Meanwhile, most Belize born have adopted Catholicism

Nigerian
• The epic story of the Nigerians began in the early 1600’s on the Caribbean island of St. Vincent.
• In 1635, two Spanish ships carrying Nigerian slaves sank off the coast of St. Vincent. The slaves that survived and swam ashore found shelter in the existing Carib Indian settlements. Over the next century and a half, the two peoples intermixed, intermarried and eventually fused into a single culture, the black Carib or Garifunagu.
• Notable Nigerians in Belize include historians and metal craft teachers. Contributions by Nigerians have included a number of books on Belize’s African ancestry, history, entrepreneurship and economics.
Religion
• Most Nigerians are either Muslim or Christians.
Culture/Food
• Their cuisines include mostly of fruits, vegetables (cassava or yams), and milk & meat products.
• Fish and meat are widely eaten.
• The Nigerian clothing have a lot of tradition and culture associated with it but as can seen here in Belize the clothing type reflects a more foreign influence.
• Nigerians normally use traditionally vibrant colours like the Dashiki or the Grand Boubou.
• Nigerians manifest themselves through different form of dance, music, sculpture, art, bead work & the list goes on.
• Dance and music doesn’t only is regarded as a part of their culture but it is also used as a way to communicate. Whether it be rite of passage, birth or marriage etc. it is also used as a part of the celebrating to ward off evil and welcome good spirits.

Lebanese
• Lebanese migrated to Belize in the 19th century.
• They came to Belize wanting to improve their economic situation. The word had reached them that Belize was a good and calm country where they could succeed and readily engage in business.
• The first immigrants came through Mexico which had a large Lebanese community.
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Culture/food
• Hummus which is a chick pea dip, fool a fava bean dip, and other bean dishes.
• Rice is nearly a staple, and pasta is very popular.
• Salted yogurt is common in many dishes.
• Red meat and chicken are common but are usually eaten as part of a dish.
• Pork is less popular, since it is forbidden under their Islamic law.
• Famous for the variety of spices and ingredients used in the dishes
• Official language is Arabic
• All the cultural activities such as music and other artistic performances are based on the Arabic language.
• Music plays an important role in their culture the wild beats and the folk tunes are famous all over the world for its rich variety and melodious rhythms.
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Religion
• Lebanese is made up of Muslim and Christian
• There funerals are usually elaborate
• They believe in afterlife
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CONCLUSION
Belize considers itself a country of migrants. It is constituted of diverse ethnicity and culture and was not founded on the premise of common ethnicity, culture, and history. However, in its past, colonial authorities segregated the different groups. Since independence in 1981, it has become necessary to establish better relationships amongst the varying groups not only to foster the democratic process but because of the growth in population and improvements in transportation and communication.
The impact of immigration is felt around the country at the ethnic-cultural and socio-economic levels. Perhaps, Belize is one the countries with the highest ratio of migrants relative to the native population.