The Marabaixo Cycle in Amapá: Tradition, Resistance and Afro-Amapá Cultural Identity

Authors

  • Luiz Felipe Nazario Rocha UNIFAP

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.36557/2009-3578.2024v10n1p20-26

Keywords:

Marabaixo; Afro-Brazilian culture; Amapá; popular religiosity; intangible heritage.

Abstract

Marabaixo is an Afro-Brazilian cultural manifestation deeply rooted in the state of Amapá, especially in Macapá and Mazagão. This literature review seeks to understand the Marabaixo cycle as an expression of cultural resistance, religiosity, identity and belonging of the black population of Amapá. The bibliographic research explores historical, symbolic, social and political aspects of the festival, with an emphasis on the ritualistic calendar that extends from April to June. The results point to the importance of safeguarding this intangible heritage, especially in the face of the pressures of modernity and the increasing cultural commodification. It is concluded that the Marabaixo cycle remains one of the most important identity landmarks of the region.

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References

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NOGUEIRA, A. C. Marabaixo: rituais e resistência. Revista Brasileira de Cultura Popular, v. 12, n. 1, p. 45-63, 2015.

ALMEIDA, D. F. Etnografia do Marabaixo: festas, santos e tradição. São Paulo: Annablume, 2013.

ALBUQUERQUE, R. M. Marabaixo como espaço simbólico de luta. Revista de Estudos Afro-brasileiros, v. 7, n. 2, p. 89-104, 2018.

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Published

2025-05-16

How to Cite

Rocha, L. F. N. (2025). The Marabaixo Cycle in Amapá: Tradition, Resistance and Afro-Amapá Cultural Identity. INTERFERENCE: A JOURNAL OF AUDIO CULTURE, 10(1), 20–26. https://doi.org/10.36557/2009-3578.2024v10n1p20-26

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Literature Review