celebration about festa san pedro, maklumat terkini

1. ENGLISH POWERPOINT PRESENTATION
Made by Ng Xu & Lim Zhe Yu, Zack
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2. NAME OF CELEBRATION
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The video that
introduce Festa
San Pedro

3. WHEN IT IS CELEBRATED
23 to 29 June while 24 June is the
most important day in this
celebration.
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4. WHO CELEBRATES IT
The Portuguese Settlement lies along the coastline of
Malacca overlooking the Straits of Malacca. The
village is situated approximately 2 kilometers south
of Malacca town and is home to over 1,000 residents
who are the descendants of the former Portuguese
rulers in Malacca.
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5. PURPOSE OF CELEBRATION
The Fiesta San Pedro commemorates the Feast Day of St
Peter, the patron saint of the fishermen; the trade the
Portuguese were traditionally steeped in. The official day
for the Fiesta San Pedro is June 29, however the
festivities run for a week before-hand, which has been
running for the last 67 years, highlighting the traditional
significance of the fishing trade to this seaside
community. The celebrations will culminate on June 29,
the actual feast day of Saint Peter.
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6. WHAT HAPPENS DURING THE CELEBRATION
The celebrations will culminate on June 29, the actual feast day of Saint Peter.
Evening falls, and High Mass is celebrated in the Settlement church in honor of the
saint. Following the Mass, the statue of the saint is carried in a procession around
the Settlement, when the priest blesses the fishing boats.
A diversity of colours, sounds and activities mark the week-long fiesta. Bazaars,
blaring music, flashing lights, amusements rides are among part of the festivities.
When the night falls, live bands perform on the main stage. Cultural performances
showcase the community’s blended European and Asian heritage, with dances that
are a fusion of European costumes, instruments and Asian costumes and
instruments, such as the branyo dance.
The boats which are especially decorated for the occasion, are adorned with
sketches and paintings of the New Testament scenes, Biblical figurines, nets full of
catch from the sea and even little girls dressed in white depicting angels. The
blessing of the boats indicate the fisherman’s hope for a bountiful catch for the year
ahead.
Blessing of boats ,Colourful Parades,Food and Merriment and Folk Dances and
Performances
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7. FOOD AND DRINKS SERVED
No celebration is complete without food. From
comforting stews to fiery sambals and fragrant curries,
you’ll be able to enjoy a harmonious blend of flavours
from Dutch, Portuguese, Malay, Indian and Chinese
influences. Enjoy classic Kristang dishes like Soy Limang
Terung and Kari Debal sold at food stalls at the festival or
head over to The Majestic Malacca to enjoy the unique
cuisine in a more comfortable setting.
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