This study presented as its central theme the analysis of the Folia de Reis of the
community of Mimoso, in the city of Arraias (TO), the intention was to develop a
project linked to the knowledge and doings of this Quilombola Kalunga community,
as well as to develop a physical record of the tradition of that community. The place
can be considered difficult to access due to the poor conditions of the roads, and until
recently, had no electricity supply. Its inhabitants are descendants of enslaved
people who worked especially in the extraction of gold and have long been fighting
for their rights, particularly for the right to the territory. Reisado is a party known and
practiced since the time of colonization, in various regions of Brazil. Manifestation of
popular catholicism that contemplates the celebrations in praise of the Magi
reminding the history of the nativity. They prove to be an important way of
representing and safeguarding popular culture. The present work approaches the
ethnographic studies, which presuppose that the researcher acts in order to examine
behavioral patterns and ways of life of a certain group. The work is based on
theorists such as: Dantas (2018), Lourenço (2014), Bresler (2006), among others
and is divided into three chapters, besides the final considerations. In the first
chapter, a small bibliographic survey was made, discussing part of what was written
about the subject; The theoretical framework was also presented. In the second
chapter, it was the methodology and the process of data collection; In the third
chapter, data analysis and some conclusions were presented. The work was carried
out between November 2018 and October 2019, and data collection (field work) was
carried out between December 2018 and January 2019. The research is qualitative
and data were collected. through semi-structured interview, questionnaire,
observations, videos and photos. The objectives were to record, study and describe
the musical and cultural practices of Folia de Reis in the Mimoso region; know the
history of the party and identify the people who keep the tradition alive,
understanding the relevance of this festivity to the local culture. As a result, it became
clear that there is a very strong relationship between music, image, faith and
gestures. Being the flag the biggest symbol of faith of the party. It is revered and
revered by all participants in the revelry in a relationship of devotion that has a strong
connection with the sacred.
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