MELAKA: Efforts are being made to celebrate Christmas at the Portuguese Settlement in Ujong Pasir by preserving the Kristang tradition and culture, says a community activist. The Portuguese ...

This year, she took it a step further by producing a Christmas pageant entirely in Kristang. Sta Maria, a cultural enthusiast from the Portuguese Settlement in Ujong Pasir here, is passionate ...

MELAKA: Preparations are being made to celebrate Christmas at the Portuguese Settlement in Ujong Pasir by preserving Kristang tradition and culture, says community activist Martin Theseira. The ...

As a child, Ezekiel Lazaroo’s parents and grandparents often told him stories about their family, his Kristang (Portuguese Eurasian) heritage, and their experiences during World War II.

Lopez, when interviewed, said it is the first time that a Kristang-themed beauty pageant and choir were organised. Kristang is the local Portuguese language. “We intended to create a traditional ...