Do passado ao presente de Alenquer/PA: a importância da manutenção da identidade social e cultural

Abstract

Cultural identity is defined as a vector for an individual's sense of belonging to a particular group through memory and popular traditions passed down from generation to generation. In this regard, the present study aims to analyze the level of municipal institutional support for the preservation and appreciation of cultural traditions in the municipality of Alenquer, in the state of Pará. To achieve this, a qualitative and descriptive methodological approach was adopted, utilizing interviews with cultural leaders and other individuals impacted by cultural festivities. The findings highlight the significance of cultural manifestations as a means of community identification through affective memories, demonstrating how such phenomena foster community solidarity. However, challenges encountered serve as obstacles to the development of these traditions, as modernization generates conflicts between different generations of participants, and the lack of governmental support in implementing public policies for cultural promotion hinders the acquisition of resources necessary for maintaining popular festivities.