Manifestações culturais no município de Boa Hora/PI: uma leitura sobre o Reisado

Abstract

Reisado, also known as Folia de Reis, is a cultural manifestation of European origin, brought to Brazil in the 16th century by the Portuguese, progressively consolidated as a religious and cultural practice with a strong identity in the city of Boa-Hora, Piauí. The aim of this research was to analyze the transformations of this cultural practice in light of modern times and their influence on the lives of the municipality's residents, as well as to discuss the challenges they bring. Modernity has caused significant changes for Reisado. The positive aspects encompass the advances in means of transportation, which have facilitated the mobility of Reisado groups, allowing them to visit more houses in less time and reducing the physical strain on participants. On the other hand, the negative impacts are equally visible. The increase in costs associated with the practice, such as high payments to workers and obtaining props, threatens to elitize Reisado. For the families, Reisado transcends culture, being an act of gratitude and spiritual renewal. However, the interviewees highlighted the need for a stronger financial and organizational support, both from the government and the community, to ensure that this cultural manifestation continues to be a living element of Boa-Hora's identity. In conclusion, in order to make these cultures prevail for a prolonged period of time, it is important that these cultural manifestations are not only passed down from generation to generation, but that they are transcribed, as a way of preserving not only the culture, but the identity of a people. Thus, this confirms the importance of academic research for the preservation of a people's culture and identity.ci