Pandemic forces cancellation of Festa San Pedro, a major tourist draw in Melaka


The Festa San Pedro, which is held annually at the Portuguese Settlement in Melaka, will not be happening this year due to the pandemic outbreak.

This year's Festa San Pedro, or the feast of St Peter, was supposed to take place for a week, starting June 29.

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