TABOOS AND SUPERSTITIONS IN MALACCA PORTUGUESE COMMUNITY
The Malacca Portuguese society is generally quite liberal and follows the European,
Western, Christian tracks. Still, due to the Portuguese localization in a primarily Asian,
Malay and Eastern area, the community do follow certain conservative practices, influenced by both the Heritage of European(Portuguese/Eurasian) and Asian(Malay,
Chinese and Indian)
As for taboos it could only be a few and it relates to the religious-socio-cultural dynamics of our Community. Most of the taboos associated with the religion mainly Christianity, though there are some other taboos not associated with religion but remains within the socio-cultural frameworks of the Portuguese community. …show more content…
But cousins whose fathers from each side are brothers, then it is strictly forbidden
2) Conversion into another religion is also forbidden, though mixed marriages and relationships with a person of another race/religion are tolerated. There lies an unwritten rule that relationship with a Muslim is strictly discouraged as the country’s laws demands the conversion to Islam for any marriage to take place. Portuguese community allow and accommodate mixed marriages but we conversion into another religion remains a strict taboo. 3) It is also a taboo to be pregnant out of matrimony or to make someone pregnant outside wedlock. 4) It is also a taboo to be involved with a married person or a married person to be involved with another who is single or still married.
5) The restriction of getting involved with or getting married to a divorcee is still being practiced though not adhered too strictly nowadays s.
6) Homosexuality is also a taboo but tolerated nowadays while resident transgender play an entertaining role during festivals and certain cultural events, mostly in humorous displays. 7) Pedophiliacs are strictly a taboo and Incest is of course not allowed at all in our
Community.
TABOOS: …show more content…
Pregnant women are prohibited from drinking and smoking.
3) Raising your hands on your parents/grandparents and elders is strictly prohibited the same applies to raising your voice.
4) Sleeping positions especially babies and children must not be facing the door.
5) Children must not be present during conversation/discussions of adults/elders. (This has been greatly relaxed at the present generation).
6) Children should not be out of the house after sundown.
7) Playing 'spirit of the coins' or other occult games are prohibited.
8) Gambling is strictly discouraged and children are prohibited from it except on special occasions, like Christmas etc.
SUPERSTITIONS
These are generally folkloric in nature and hold origins from both Europe (Portugal) and local
(Malay).
1) Many of the ghosts, goblins, leprechauns and demons that still feature in the superstitions are brought over from Portugal.
2) The Portuguese believe that the backlane of their house dwells the ghost with Chains and these backlanes should be avoided at night.
3)The children are cautioned not to play a game of 'Hide n Seek' at night as the
The Malacca Portuguese society is generally quite liberal and follows the European,
Western, Christian tracks. Still, due to the Portuguese localization in a primarily Asian,
Malay and Eastern area, the community do follow certain conservative practices, influenced by both the Heritage of European(Portuguese/Eurasian) and Asian(Malay,
Chinese and Indian)
As for taboos it could only be a few and it relates to the religious-socio-cultural dynamics of our Community. Most of the taboos associated with the religion mainly Christianity, though there are some other taboos not associated with religion but remains within the socio-cultural frameworks of the Portuguese community. …show more content…
But cousins whose fathers from each side are brothers, then it is strictly forbidden
2) Conversion into another religion is also forbidden, though mixed marriages and relationships with a person of another race/religion are tolerated. There lies an unwritten rule that relationship with a Muslim is strictly discouraged as the country’s laws demands the conversion to Islam for any marriage to take place. Portuguese community allow and accommodate mixed marriages but we conversion into another religion remains a strict taboo. 3) It is also a taboo to be pregnant out of matrimony or to make someone pregnant outside wedlock. 4) It is also a taboo to be involved with a married person or a married person to be involved with another who is single or still married.
5) The restriction of getting involved with or getting married to a divorcee is still being practiced though not adhered too strictly nowadays s.
6) Homosexuality is also a taboo but tolerated nowadays while resident transgender play an entertaining role during festivals and certain cultural events, mostly in humorous displays. 7) Pedophiliacs are strictly a taboo and Incest is of course not allowed at all in our
Community.
TABOOS: …show more content…
Pregnant women are prohibited from drinking and smoking.
3) Raising your hands on your parents/grandparents and elders is strictly prohibited the same applies to raising your voice.
4) Sleeping positions especially babies and children must not be facing the door.
5) Children must not be present during conversation/discussions of adults/elders. (This has been greatly relaxed at the present generation).
6) Children should not be out of the house after sundown.
7) Playing 'spirit of the coins' or other occult games are prohibited.
8) Gambling is strictly discouraged and children are prohibited from it except on special occasions, like Christmas etc.
SUPERSTITIONS
These are generally folkloric in nature and hold origins from both Europe (Portugal) and local
(Malay).
1) Many of the ghosts, goblins, leprechauns and demons that still feature in the superstitions are brought over from Portugal.
2) The Portuguese believe that the backlane of their house dwells the ghost with Chains and these backlanes should be avoided at night.
3)The children are cautioned not to play a game of 'Hide n Seek' at night as the