The History of Ethnic Minority in Hong Kong

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  • Indian immigrants contributed to the public security.

    Indian immigrants contributed to the public security.

    Since Hong Kong was opened as a commercial port in 1841, I dians had been sent to Hong Kong by the UK government to police the city. Especially the immigrants from Punjab Province turned around the situation of severe corruption.
  • Nepalese began to serve in Britain's army in Hong Kong.

    Nepalese began to serve in Britain's army in Hong Kong.

    After World War II, Nepalese began to serve as mercenaries in Britain's army in Hong Kong. Those Nepalese soldiers were also known as "Gurkhas".
  • Philippine bandsmen were popular in pubs in Wan Chai.

    Philippine bandsmen were popular in pubs in Wan Chai.

    In 1950s, American and British sailors often killed their time in the pub street in Wan Chai where Philippine bandsmen were popular.
  • Philippine bandsmen fueled the boom of English songs in Hong Kong.

    Philippine bandsmen fueled the boom of English songs in Hong Kong.

    In 1970s, Philippine bandsmen fueled the boom of English songs in Hong Kong.
  • Filipino, Indonesians and Thai began working as domesic helpers.

    Filipino, Indonesians and Thai began working as domesic helpers.

    Since 1980s, many Filipino, Indonesians and Thai have immigrated to Hong Kong, working as domestic helpers.
  • Gurkhas's descendants, who were born befor January 1, 1983, can become Hong Kong permanent residents.

    Gurkhas's descendants, who were born befor January 1, 1983, can become Hong Kong permanent residents.

    Gurkhas (Nepalese soldiers)'s descendants, who were born befor January 1, 1983, can become Hong Kong permanent residents.
  • Most Nepalese soldiers chose to stay in Hong Kong after transfer of the sovereignty of Hong Kong.

    Most Nepalese soldiers chose to stay in Hong Kong after transfer of the sovereignty of Hong Kong.

    After Hong Kong returned to PRC, the corps in which Nepalese soldiers served was disbanded. Most of them and their dependents decided to stay in Hong Kong. Since the barback used to locate in Yuen Long, the place became concentration area of Nepalese nowadays.
  • More Thai and Pakistani immigrating to Hong Kong.

    More Thai and Pakistani immigrating to Hong Kong.

    More Thai and Pakistani have been immigrating to Hong Kong since 2000s.