Hinduism in Hong Kong
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Hinduism is a minor faith in Hong Kong growing with South Asian birth growth. It is practised by descendants of migrants from India, Bangladesh, Pakistan & Nepal who are mainly businessmen. Hinduism is represented by 0.5% of Hong Kong population. There are 40,000 Hindus as of 2010. Hindu holidays of Holi is celebrated by Hindus as well as non-Hindus, for example, Diwali at Tsim Sha Tsui, where many South Asians in Hong Kong lived and worked in. Many Indian restaurants, particularly the vegetarian ones, are owned by Hindus. There is a Hindu crematorium in Cape Collins. The International Society for Krishna Consciousness has a center in Hong Kong established in 1981.