Keeping Kristang heritage alive at Portuguese Settlement

All lit up: The Christmas lighting and tree at the Portuguese Settlement’s squarein Melaka.

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 Settlement’s preservation and promotion of heritage, arts and culture advisory panel representative Martin Theseira said the move is to ensure the community’s culture and language will continue to thrive for generations to come.