Cultural Battlefields: Jhandi Flags and the Indo-Caribbean Fight for Recognition
Prea Persaud argues that “jhandis”, triangular flags placed on bamboo and planted near homes and temples, are not just a religious symbol but an identity marker that indicates the presence of Indo-Caribbeans. Indo-Caribbeans use jhandis as both a proclamation of their faith as well as a way to combat what they view as attempts to erase their culture and history.