A trajetória do boi bumbá mirim inxiridinho: quando o sonho coletivo quer transformar a realidade do bairro nova conquista

Abstract

This undergraduate thesis aims to analyze the trajectory of the Boi-Bumbá Mirim Inxiridinho and understand how this cultural manifestation has contributed to the sociocultural transformation of the Nova Conquista neighborhood in Parintins (AM). The research starts from the understanding of popular festivals as spaces of resistance, identity, and belonging, highlighting the Boi-Bumbá as a symbol of Amazonian sociability. The methodology is based on a qualitative approach, with interviews conducted with residents and creators of the Boi-Bumbá, seeking to understand the role of Inxiridinho in the reconfiguration of community relations and the cultural valorization of the territory. The results show that the performance, which emerged as a protest against public neglect and the precarious conditions of the neighborhood, has become an instrument of social, affective, and artistic mobilization. Inxiridinho not only redefined the image of the neighborhood, previously stigmatized by violence, but also provided new possibilities for expression, coexistence, and hope for the children and families involved.