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.
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