Cricket and football are the major outdoor sports, while the national indoor pursuit is dominoes. The majority of Afro-Guyanese are Christian, usually Anglican, and there's also a handful of Black Muslims. Most of the East Indian population is Hindu, but there's a sizeable Muslim minority. Guyanese food is distinctive and usually based on seafood or creole dishes like pepperpot, a spicy stew cooked in bitter cassava juice. Added to this are East Indian dishes such as curries and roti .
Chinese food is also common.
Beverages include Banks beer, local rum, brandy and whisky, and delicious fruit punches. Lonely Planet Publications Pty. Ltd. All rights reserved.