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As visitas do Espírito Santo e a emigração no concelho da Ribeira Brava – Madeira
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As festividades do Espírito Santo na Madeira são um acontecimento cultural e religioso que reforça a identidade dos emigrantes madeirenses. Este estudo tem como objetivo compreender a relação dos emigrantes com estas celebrações, analisando o seu impacto na manutenção de laços emocionais, sociais e culturais com a terra natal.
A investigação qualitativa baseou-se em entrevistas semiestruturadas a emigrantes residentes em diversos países, a um pároco local e a um membro de uma entidade comunitária, com análise de conteúdo. Os resultados evidenciam que estas festividades desempenham um papel essencial na transmissão intergeracional de valores e tradições, fortalecendo os laços familiares e comunitários. Destacam-se práticas valorizadas como a partilha de alimentos, os rituais simbólicos e a vivência espiritual, marcada por promessas e atos de devoção.
Apesar do seu significado cultural e religioso, desafios como a menor participação dos jovens e as dificuldades de adaptação às realidades contemporâneas ameaçam a continuidade destas celebrações. Não obstante, o envolvimento dos emigrantes e o esforço na transmissão cultural demonstram a sua resiliência face às mudanças sociais.
Conclui-se que estas festividades não são apenas eventos religiosos, mas também referências identitárias que unem os madeirenses, independentemente da sua localização geográfica. Recomenda-se a realização de estudos futuros sobre o envolvimento das novas gerações e o papel das tecnologias digitais na manutenção desta tradição.
The Holy Spirit festivities in Madeira are a cultural and religious event that reinforces the identity of Madeiran emigrants. This study aims to understand the relationship between emigrants and these celebrations, analyzing their impact on maintaining emotional, social and cultural ties with their homeland. The qualitative research was based on semi-structured interviews with emigrants living in different countries, a local priest and a member of a community entity, with content analysis. The results show that these festivities play an essential role in the intergenerational transmission of values and traditions, strengthening family and community ties. Valued practices such as sharing food, symbolic rituals and spiritual experience, marked by promises and acts of devotion, stand out. Despite their cultural and religious significance, challenges such as the reduced participation of young people and the difficulties of adapting to contemporary realities threaten the continuity of these celebrations. Nevertheless, the involvement of emigrants and the effort in cultural transmission demonstrate their resilience in the face of social changes. It is concluded that these festivities are not only religious events, but also identity references that unite Madeirans, regardless of their geographical location. It is recommended that future studies be carried out on the involvement of new generations and the role of digital technologies in maintaining this tradition.
The Holy Spirit festivities in Madeira are a cultural and religious event that reinforces the identity of Madeiran emigrants. This study aims to understand the relationship between emigrants and these celebrations, analyzing their impact on maintaining emotional, social and cultural ties with their homeland. The qualitative research was based on semi-structured interviews with emigrants living in different countries, a local priest and a member of a community entity, with content analysis. The results show that these festivities play an essential role in the intergenerational transmission of values and traditions, strengthening family and community ties. Valued practices such as sharing food, symbolic rituals and spiritual experience, marked by promises and acts of devotion, stand out. Despite their cultural and religious significance, challenges such as the reduced participation of young people and the difficulties of adapting to contemporary realities threaten the continuity of these celebrations. Nevertheless, the involvement of emigrants and the effort in cultural transmission demonstrate their resilience in the face of social changes. It is concluded that these festivities are not only religious events, but also identity references that unite Madeirans, regardless of their geographical location. It is recommended that future studies be carried out on the involvement of new generations and the role of digital technologies in maintaining this tradition.
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Tese de Mestrado em Relações Interculturais, apresentada à Universidade Aberta
Keywords
Festividades religiosas Emigração madeirense Identidade cultural Espírito Santo Madeira Religious festivities Madeiran emigration Cultural identity