Cultural inventory of the Trangola Village of Currais Novos/RN: category of places and possibilities of appropriation by cultural tourism

Abstract

Located in the interior of the city of Currais Novos, in Rio Grande do Norte, the Trangola Village is known for its cotton farming until the 1980s, as well as for the presence of a Boi de Reis specific to the community. This article aims to analyze the cultural assets of the category of places, of the Trangola Village, with potential for appropriation by cultural tourism activities. The theoretical framework of Cultural History and studies on Memory are used, articulated from the concepts of Cultural Heritage, City and Identity. The research uses the methodology of conducting Participatory Inventories, established by IPHAN, as well as the conducting of Oral History interviews, produced in audio and video format. Based on the adopted methodology and IPHAN guidelines, cultural assets were classified into six categories: places, forms of expression, celebrations, knowledge, objects and people, with the latter category being an adaptation to meet the needs of the community. The results demonstrate the potential of cultural assets to be converted into tourist attractions, as long as due care is taken in the appropriation process.