The historic Melaka city had a carnival-like atmosphere as thousands of Christians held a harmonious and colourful procession on Saturday (Oct 19).
Organising chairman of the walk, Rev Thomas Cherian said the event was held to celebrate 500 years of Christian heritage in the state.
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Organising chairman of the walk, Rev Thomas Cherian said the event was held to celebrate 500 years of Christian heritage in the state.
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00:00The historic Melaka city had a carnival-like atmosphere as thousands of Christians held
00:10a harmonious and colorful procession on Saturday.
00:17Organizing Chairman of the Walk, Reverend Thomas Cherian said the event was held to
00:21celebrate 500 years of Christian heritage in the state.
00:26We are the Christian community of the historical city of Melaka.
00:34We are 2,000 Christians and participants who have joined this parade this evening.
00:43He said the four-kilometer walk is also to appreciate the state's vibrant cultural
00:47composition and its multi-ethnic and multi-religious population.
00:51He added the walk was also in conjunction with the ongoing Visit Melaka Year 2024, where
00:58fellow Christians from various places, including Klang Valley, Singapore, Sabah and Sarawak,
01:05were also invited to take part in the event.
01:08Reverend Cherian, who is also the Southern Region priest and pastor of the Anglican Church,
01:13said 52 churches in the state made the event, known as the Bless Melaka Parade 2024, a meaningful
01:22one.
01:24The route of the walk also covered various iconic churches and streets in the city.