Identidades territoriais e a manifestação cultural da Missa do Vaqueiro no povoado Marcação, em Pariconha – AL

Abstract

This course completion work aims to understand the complex relationships between territorial identities and cultural manifestations, through the study of the Cowboy Mass in the village of Marcação, located in Pariconha, Alagoas. The research explores the interaction between local culture and the construction of regional identities, analyzing how this cultural manifestation contributes to the preservation of the identity of cowboys and the formation of a unique territorial identity. The village Marcação is an emblematic space, in which the Mass of the Cowboy represents a cultural expression rooted in the history and lives of the local inhabitants. The research comprises a historical and ethnographic analysis, which involved interviews, observations, participants. The key concepts of territorial identity, culture and cultural manifestations were essential to understand the complex interactions between the local community and the festival. The results highlight the importance of Cowboy Mass as an event that strengthens the territorial identity, consolidating the history and values of the cowboys of the region. Moreover, the research reveals the relevance of this cultural manifestation in the preservation and transmission of traditions, contributing to social cohesion and the strengthening of the local community. This study not only presents the cultural and identity richness of the Marcação village, but also offers subsidies for broader reflections on the importance of cultural manifestations in consolidating territorial identities and enhancing local traditions. Understanding these aspects is fundamental to the preservation of cultural heritage and to the strengthening of the identity of communities, especially those linked to traditional activities such as cowardice.