ABOUT PODCAST/
In PortSett Podcast, the host explores her Portuguese-Malaccan - aka Kristang - heritage through history, language, music, and food. She takes her friends along on her journey to discover what it means to be Kristang.
episode #1
Teng Bong! (hello)
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"Key (Kishana Kuhendran) wants to explore her Kristang heritage with her friends, but this proves difficult when she falls short on understanding what it means to be Kristang."
episode #2
Lingguaza di Istoria (language of history)
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"Key invites Amir with her to learn about the Kristang history and language, but they realize preserving an endangered language is trickier than it seems."
episode #3
Cumiria yo sa Familia
(food of my Family)
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"Key takes Puk with her on a tasty adventure to learn about Kristang food, but their second exploration of Kristang culture leads to the discovery of a livelihood on the brink."
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episode #4
Cantiga cum Festa
(music and festivals)
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"Key and Katia go on a final exploration of Kristang culture to discover the music and festivals of the Kristang people and how it influences their lives, but the religious undertones may distance Key from her cultural connections."
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episode #5
Fing di Caminyu
(end of the adventure)
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"The gang reunites! As PortSett Podcast draws to a close, Key and her friends discuss their mutual experiences and all the things they’ve learned, but did Key really learn about what it means to be Kristang?"
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Meet Our Team
KISHANA KUHENDRAN
Host
Part-Indian, part-Kristang, and born in Malaysia! This year she is graduating from the University of Nottingham with the degree in International Communications Studies with Film and Television. The main voice and inspiration of our podcast in cultural exploration of Kristang community.
AMIR ZHOLZHAKSY
Co-Host
A 23 years old International Communications student from Kazakhstan. He loves history, philosophy, and geography. Calls himself "a typical nerd". Amir and Kishana are friends since 2016 and share a lot of interests in common.
EKATERINA REBENOK
Co-Host
From Russia with Love! Katia is a transfer student from University of Nottingham Ningbo Campus, also studying International Communications Studies with Film and Television. She is crazy about travelling, music and visiting festivals around the world.
PUK
PETERSEN
Co-Host
Exchange student from Denmark. Studies International Business Communication in the Aalborg University. Proud foodie and she is not afraid to try different dishes from all over the world. Fun fact: Once Puk tried pig's brain in Vietnam and jellyfish in Japan.
testimonials
“I am intrigued to hear if Kishana finds peace with her cultural heritage. I think the personal narrative makes the content relatable for many young people in a multicultural country such as Malaysia”
– Bhanu Meera, Teacher trainee
“As an international student, it’s nice to hear the story from the perspective of other internationals who would have a different perspective from locals”
– Charlotte Gerard, Psychology student
“I loved Professor Stephanie. She sounds very professional. The fact that she didn't teach her daughter Kristang is hilarious.”
– Amina Sibanova, Chemical Engineering student
history/
Scroll down to discover more about Kristang people and Malacca
Where is Malacca?
Malacca is a state in Malaysia located in the southern region of the Malay Peninsula, next to the Strait of Malacca
Total population: 37,000
Language: Papia Kristang
Religion: Christianity
WHO ARE THE
Kristang People
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The Kristang (also known as "Portuguese-Eurasians" or "Malacca Portuguese") are a creole ethnic group of people of mixed Portuguese and Malaccan descent based in Malaysia.
Kristang traditional music and dance, such as the Branyo and the Farrapeira are descendants of Portuguese folk dances.
The instrumental of a Eurasian folk song is used popularly during the Kristang branyo dance.
Support
KRISTANG LANGUAGE/
Download BibePortMal App to have access to a resource to learn and use Malacca Portuguese (Papiá Cristang) at your fingertips. BibePortMal is a Malacca Portuguese-English dictionary with almost 3000 entries to help you learn and use the language.
photo gallery/
Sneak pics from our backstage
Entrance to our home-recording studio
Just finished recording our first episode!
Last episode recording via ZOOM
Entrance to our home-recording studio
Stay in Touch
A MESSAGE FROM OUR TEAM
A MESSAGE FROM OUR TEAM
"We want to thank you for dedicating your time to listen to our first ever podcast project that we made with love and passion to explore neglected aspect of Malaysian cultural heritage. We hope that you enjoyed every single episode and became more aware and curious about the topic of indigenous ethnic groups, disappearing languages, and multiculturalism in general. Thank you for visiting the website and following us on Instagram!"
