GEOGRAPHICAL CONTRIBUTION TO THE KNOWLEDGE OF SACRED SPACES IN THE LOCAL TRADITIONAL COMMUNITY OF CHUPANGA (2007-2015)
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https://doi.org/10.56346/ijsa.v8i2.335Keywords:
Espaços Sagrados, Chupanga, MoçambiqueAbstract
Abstract
The Geographical Contribution to the Knowledge of Sacred Spaces in the Local Traditional Community of Chupanga (2007-2015) is a sociocultural approach aimed at recovering the importance of Sacred Spaces in Communities in Mozambique. The motivation for conducting this study is justified by the fact that in this locality, most of the population is unaware of the value and possible meanings of Sacred Spaces, which are seen as both landscapes and spaces of their own lives, where the “lived experience” takes on different specifications based on individual experiences and social representations. The methodology of symbolic interactionism, primarily articulated through an ethnographic approach, allowed us to understand, along with the affected populations, the knowledge of the local culture. Therefore, the customary practices of the local traditional communities in Chupanga do not align with these spaces, instead valuing the historical-cultural heritage of their diverse communities. For this reason, Chupanga, as an entity of the established government, requires an organization and management of its historical-archaeological documentation, photo-videographic records, oral history recordings, etc., aiming not only at legal use but, more importantly, at educational and academic research use. This would elevate the traditional historical-cultural knowledge and the scientific knowledge of the district and country, generating a protected heritage legacy for future generations. Actions related to the conservation and preservation of Chupanga's Sacred Spaces directly and indirectly lead us to formulate plans and projects focused on ecological and heritage education, aimed at schools and the wider community. These actions involve socio-ecological aspects, protected landscapes, and sustainable rural development, considering the multifunctionality of its landscapes.
Keywords: Sacred Spaces, Chupanga, Mozambique
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