In Melaka, a project illuminates Praya Lane's once-hidden stories

In this 1970s photograph, twin sisters Audra and Alice Fernandez play in a fishing boat at Praya Lane in Melaka, once a lively Kristang fishing community, with multiracial neighbours adding to its colourful past. Photo: Fernandez Family Collection

In Melaka, where history lingers in narrow lanes and ancient buildings, the Praya Lane neighbourhood stands as a reminder of the once-vibrant Portuguese Eurasian, or Kristang, community.

This area, though quieter today, holds a rich tapestry of memories that its former residents are determined to keep alive.