Lingo Episode #11: Kristang Part 2

Dr. Stefanie Pillai, Associate Professor, University of Malaya | Philomena Singho | Sara Sta Maria

21-Jun-16 19:00

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Lingo is a show that’s about our relationship with language, how it goes beyond communication, and the impact it has on our lives, cultures, and traditions. This week, we explore a language that's endangered in our very own shores. Spoken mostly in the Portuguese settlement in Malacca, Kristang has a rich history, dating back to before the name Malacca was officially recognised. This episode, we go down to Malacca to speak to people working to revitalise the language.

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Tags: Evening Edition, Lingo, Kristang, Language Revitalisation, Dr Stefanie Pillai, Philomena Singho, Sara Santa Maria, Portuguese Settlement, Malaccan Minorities

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