Os encontros da cabanagem e a revalorização da memória em Cuipiranga - PA

Abstract

The Cabanagem War was the greatest popular revolt ever seen in the history of the Brazilian Amazon. Started by Indians, blacks, mestizos and in general, by the poor population of this region, it began in 1835 and ended in 1840. In the last years, discoveries of this history continue stimulating new studies, in particular, on the community of Cuipiranga. Located on the left bank of the Arapiuns River, Cuipiranga was the largest stronghold of the cabanos in the Lower Amazon at the time of the War. This past that historiography tried to silence for decades has become increasingly revealing, especially after the first studies showed that besides being of historical importance, Cuipiranga was a living memory of the residents who live there. Currently, the community promotes the "Cabanagem Encounters", which seeks to recall the struggle, courage and resistance of the cabanos. In this sense, these Meetings have shown that Cabanagem is a source of inspiration for community members who identify themselves as the legitimate descendants of cabanos.