Um estudo das festividades religiosas nos bairros centro, educandos e cachoeirinha – festa de santo e festa de terreiro

Abstract

This article is about religious festivities in the south of Manaus, with emphasis on the Centro, Educandos and Cachoeirinha neighborhoods. This criterion was mainly due to the fact that these neighborhoods 'carry' historical elements that also mark the beginning of the urban formation of the city. In the three neighborhoods were identified, the feasts of Santo held by the Catholic churches, will be emphasized the celebrations of St. Sebastian, St. Anthony and St. Peter, in addition to the feasts held in the existing Terreiros in these neighborhoods, was selected in each neighborhood mentioned, only one yard. With the identification of religious festivals, the objective is to discuss their meaning for the community and the importance of their achievements for social agents, and finally, to analyze public and safeguard policies, with a view to the protection and continuity of these festivities. Therefore, they will be considered essential elements that can identify them as representative and symbolic, addressing the sacred, their cultural relevance and also, as they mark the religious festivities of these neighborhoods.