QUOTE(yomoko13 @ Jul 16 2009, 06:27 PM)
i need information about kristang/kaum serani to do my assignment, i search via internet ordy, but the information about kristang/ kaum serani are not many, only few thing i can search
so i hope someone can tell me wat festival or perayaan kristang/kaum serani celebrate

Im a Serani my self.Let me explain to you. Well Serani has its own unique culture.We are called Portuguese Eurasian.We have our own Settlement in Malacca.Why it is unique?
Let me explain.. Serani is a mix breed between Portuguese Man with local women(Malays) during the 15th century.Why?
-Was encourage by the King of Portugal to marry local women
-To spread Christianity.
Later on when the shariah law was established in the 19th century they intend to marry chinese or indian rather than malay why?
-they dont want to alter their religion(Roman Catholic)
How do i know if the person is a serani?
-well my best answer i can give through their sir names? like de costa, de silva, danker, goonting, cruz
-the way they speak...people brought up in the Portuguese Settlement have their own slang.
P/S:Some Still have the Portuguese Looks....
Do serani have their own language?
Yes we do it call Kristang.Google It.Its a mixture of portuguese and malay
Why there is such complicated races like this?
Why ask me..ask my ancestors.
Do they have this kind of races else where?
yes...Goa and Macau..
Google it.
What festival do they celebrate?
Well..we still follow the portuguese tradition in Portugal.
-San Juang
-San Pedro
-Christmas
-Water Day.
Conclusion. Althought its been 500 years we still maintain our tradition and culture.
Wanna know More?
Kristang People
Kristang Language
Notiable People
Jeanne Abdullah(Badawi Wife)
Hans Isacc(Actor)
Tony Fernandiz(CEO AirAsia)
Good Luck in whatever your doing.I did my part.
Mar 30 2010, 12:26 AM

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