Memória, cultura e patrimônio : possibilidades para o turismo cultural em Nova Petrópolis

Abstract

This study aims to contribute with possibilities of cultural tourism through a rural community's history, located in Linha Imperial, Nova Petrópolis. Its intention is to benefit from elderly residents' memories in order to comprehend this community's building process and its developments. The research consists of the historical formation of Linha Imperial and the recognition of various memorable locations that are part of this history. In order to do so, the study relies on the theoreticalmethodological support of oral history, based on Portelli (2016). In addition to this method, information was sought in private and public archives, on official and private documents, photos, newspapers and testimonies already provided to other studies. The research is exploratory, of a qualitative nature, considering that the interviewed subjects are local residents. The data collection technique is going to be based on narrative interviews. The theoretical approach used is based on the work of Joel Candau (2014), Maurice Halbwachs (1990), Pierre Nora (1993), Denys Cuche (2002), Gessy Deppe (1988). The study about this community is seen to be able to contribute to the development of tourism in the city of Nova Petrópolis. The identification of cultural values present in this community can be used as a potential asset for cultural tourism. [resumo fornecido pelo autor]