A CONGADA EM PIRES DO RIO E CATALÃO: UMA MANIFESTAÇÃO CULTURAL.

Abstract

This work aims to show the history and the record of Congada demonstration in Pires do Rio and Catalan-GO. In October celebrates the patron saint of blacks Our Lady of the Rosary, through rituals, songs and prayers for the members representing the coronation of King of Africa and devotion in honor of the patron saint. The study was conducted with literature and participatory methodology interview and sought essentially answer the questions: Has there been any change in the party over the years in the group, has some divergence among members Responses indicated for the lack of unity of the group, lack of community support, lack of interaction with the Catholic Church the congadeiros and the transformations that constantly flock in party. Para understand the changes that have happened and are still happening around the Congada ritual in Pires do Rio and Catalan, the emergence myths the songs, I propose to analyze the reports from the components, congadeiros and former members of society the reality of this festivity. In this sense, we seek to deconstruct the idea that the traditions can not be changed.