A importância do turismo para a valorização e a sustentabilidade dos costumes e tradiões da aldeia Tikuna Betânia Me´cürane

Abstract

This work is dedicated to the Tikuna Indigenous people, who inhabit the Alto Solimões region, with a special focus on the Betânia Me’cürane Indigenous Community, located in the municipality of Santo Antônio do Içá, in the state of Amazonas, on the left bank of the Solimões River. The study addresses the importance of tourism as a tool for the appreciation and sustainability of the cultural customs and traditions of Indigenous communities living in villages. This is a qualitative research that seeks to understand the local reality based on the experiences and perceptions of the residents themselves. The general objective is to analyze the importance of tourism for the sustainability of customs and cultural traditions in the Tikuna indigenous village of Betânia Me’cürane, highlighting how this practice can serve as a means of preserving and valuing the rich indigenous culture. The specific objectives are: i) To investigate which agents are involved in tourism practices in the Tikuna village of Betânia Me’cürane; ii) To identify the positive and negative aspects that tourism generates in the Tikuna village of Betânia Me’cürane; iii) To evaluate the potential of tourism as an alternative for the cultural and financial sustainability of the Tikuna village.This work aims to contribute with reflections and proposals that promote Tikuna culture through responsible and respectful tourism.