Espetáculos e performances culturais no turismo: reflexões sobre o bumba-meu-boi em São Luis, Maranhão (Brasil)

Abstract

This article examines the process of revitalization of cultures from the development of cultural tourism. Where the object of study, the Bumba-meu-boi in São Luis, Maranhao, discusses the major changes brought about in this play from its incorporation into the circuit of cultural production and consumption. Based on studies of performance and restoration of behavior, it is understood that the cultural events, like the Valley Celebrate event, consist of renovations on the identities of othercontexts and social spaces, and incorporating in this new meanings.

Keywords

• Cultural Tourism
• Identity
• Performance
• Bumba-meu-boi
• São Luís do Maranhão