Kristang is Creole Portuguese and is spoken by the Malaccan Portuguese people. It is a 400 year old language which was spoken and never documented.
Today the Association runs Kristang classes for those interested in learning and preserving the language.
Here are some greetings in Kristang!
Bong Dia - Good day
Bong Pamiang - Good Morning
Klai , ki nobes -(a common greeting ), how are you?
Bong Atardi - Good Evening
Bos jah kumi? - Have you eaten ?(taken your Lunch/dinner)
Bong Anoti - Good Night
