Territórios da festa: o carnaval e o projeto Novo Recife

Abstract

This article reflects on the impact of the ongoing transformations in downtown Recife, resulting from the urban, real estate, and tourism megaproject called “Novo Recife”, on intangible heritage, specifically the dynamics of carnival in the region. Considering Recife's central area as a "territory", I try to shed light on aspects beyond its physicality, encompassing symbolic, discursive, and political dimensions. The proposed alterations for this area are expected to have a significant impact on the urban landscape and festive dynamics, introducing new uses and ways of occupying space. The presented discussions are part of a broader study on the impacts of the “Novo Recife” Project. To achieve this goal, I employed methodological strategies such as direct observation, informal conversations, and documentary analysis. This work aims to enhance the understanding of the impact of urban development projects on intangible heritage, focusing on the experience of the carnival in Recife.

Keywords

• novo recife project
• carnival
• territory
• city