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29. The Noble Bridegroom
… Behold, at the corner where two streets meet. Sing to the Portuguese sea-going sailors. On the way to the paḷḷi, sing … who are at the front of the procession but even to the Portuguese, who might carry the word to distant lands. The … traditional connection to boats and the sea—as were the Portuguese traders who are requested to spread the news of …
18. Our Food
… health,” with the possibility that it may incorporate the Portuguese term “ saude ” (“good health”), which is …
8. Kadavumbhagam—Kochi Synagogue Song
… “New Synagogue” discussed in contemporary records of the Portuguese Inquisition and vividly described by a Jesuit …
9. Paradesi Synagogue Song
… initially constructed in 1568, partially destroyed by the Portuguese in 1662, and rebuilt shortly thereafter …
6. Parur Synagogue Song
… washed their feet, then went to pray. With purpose some Portuguese landed and came. “Why should the Jews have a … perhaps after being destroyed or damaged during the Portuguese colonial rule over Kerala. Its stone dedication … Zacharia analyzes this song’s imaginative portrayal of a Portuguese attack (stanzas 3 and 4) and the condemnation of …
2. The Song of Evarayi
… by a hostile enemy (stanza 5), most likely referring to the Portuguese. Throughout the centuries, Jewish traders had … and local), but there is a strong historical memory of Portuguese hostility to the Kerala Jews from the end of the … [2] In the Kochi version this line is: “The hostile Portuguese were causing them alarm.” [3] Here the Kochi …
2. The Song of Evarayi
… [2] In the Kochi version this line is: “The hostile Portuguese were causing them alarm.” [3] Here the Kochi …
14. Yĕṟuśalāyinnu Vannāno (The Song of Evaray)
… himself stepped in. As the ship was sailing on its way, The Portuguese came and confronted them! Frightened they fled …
9. Sariman Talamūṭi (The Noble Bridegroom)
… they are there at the turning. Sing out the news to the Portuguese, The ones who go forth into the world. -3- May …
1. Oh Lovely Parrot!
… hunter who threatens the bird or birds may symbolize the Portuguese, who were the only historical enemies of the Kerala Jews. Though there is no record of a Portuguese attack on Jews in Palur, there were documented Portuguese attacks on Jews in Kodungallur, Parur and Kochi …