Identity Project - Boaçu Slum Complex
The Identity Project consists of field research work developed by researcher Norma Miranda, who chose the Boaçú community, located in the city of São Gonçalo, in the state of Rio de Janeiro, as the study environment. The choice, made in April 2024, took into account the historical importance of this community within the municipality in question. The land of Vinícius Júnior (Soccer Player) has countless valuable seeds and this entry seeks to reveal some of them.
The project was possible to be articulated based on the important collaboration of a resident who is a product of the community: Luiz Alberto da Silva, better known as DJ Caniball.
Authorship: DJ Caniball and Norma Miranda.
Objectives and methodology[editar | editar código-fonte]
This project is being developed through interviews with local residents, who are helping to shed light on issues that are important to them and that are felt in their daily lives. The aim is to share some of the topics that were discussed in the conversation, including: culture, sports, religion, neglect by the government, etc. Despite the problems, the residents are making an effort to reduce these impacts through collective actions that aim to improve their lives. Through collective work, the interviewees intend to share their memories, rich in solidarity and woven in a serious way into the world in which they live.
The relationship that I establish with the countryside is first and foremost linked to the city of São Gonçalo, where I was born and raised. More than that, it is the place where I witnessed and continue to witness the social and political transformations of the largest electoral college in the state of Rio de Janeiro after the capital and the third largest electoral city in the country, according to a source from the TSE[1].
My education as a citizen is limited to the Boa Vista neighborhood, neighboring the Boaçu community, which is gaining visibility on the Wikifavelas platform. As an academic, my education came from the Fluminense Federal University, located in the neighboring city of Niterói. Although São Gonçalo has all this dimension, its entry-level public higher education institution is UERJ. CEDERJ and IFRJ are promoting blended learning.
Reflecting on the inclusion and visibility of this unique territory, in political, social and economic terms, was what motivated the research that is currently underway.
Themes produced[editar | editar código-fonte]
The themes produced after field research reflect some of the local diversity. Based on the themes, it is possible to learn a little more about the identity framework of the chosen territory.
Boaçu slum complex[editar | editar código-fonte]
The Boaçu community is a group of favelas located in the city of São Gonçalo and situated in the state of Rio de Janeiro.
São Gonçalo (Rio de Janeiro)[editar | editar código-fonte]
São Gonçalo is a Brazilian municipality in the state of Rio de Janeiro, in the Southeast Region of the country. It is located in the East Fluminense region, in the Metropolitan Region of Rio de Janeiro, 25 km from the capital of Rio de Janeiro and borders the municipalities of Niterói, Maricá and Itaboraí on land, and the capital, Rio de Janeiro, on sea, through Guanabara Bay.
Recreational Samba School of the Independent Youth of Boaçu[editar | editar código-fonte]
The Recreational Samba School of the Independent Youth of Boaçu is a samba school founded on October 12, 1998 in the city of São Gonçalo, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Its colors are green, red and white.
Peace in the Universe - Samba theme song by Mocidade Independente do Boaçu (music)[editar | editar código-fonte]
The Mocidade Independente do Boaçu samba school, five-time Carnival champion representing the city of São Gonçalo (Rio de Janeiro), received its first title with this samba theme song in 2006. In an exclusive interview, the school's President sings the samba theme song in his own voice and shows all his emotion.
Rap do Papa Tudo (song)[editar | editar código-fonte]
Rap do Papa Tudo is sung by MCs Azul and Cebolinha, it talks about everyday life in Boaçu Slam.
Luiz Alberto da Silva - Dj Caniball - (interview)[editar | editar código-fonte]
Luiz Alberto da Silva is a musician, record producer and DJ. He is also part of the coordination team of one of the largest organizations promoting funk parties in the state of Rio de Janeiro: Gestão duas vezes inteligente (G2D).
Everaldo Barcelos - Edinho - (interview)[editar | editar código-fonte]
Inside the samba court, where the interview took place in July 2024, we contemplate all the effort made to hold not only the carnival parade, but all the processes faced.
Vinícius Júnior[editar | editar código-fonte]
Vinícius Júnior, whose full name is Vinícius José Paixão de Oliveira Júnior, is a skilled Brazilian soccer player, born on July 12, 2000, in São Gonçalo, in the state of Rio de Janeiro. From a young age, he followed a remarkable path in football, going from a dreamy boy to a great promise on the world stage, with extraordinary skills and a promising future.
More Than a Winner Project[editar | editar código-fonte]
The More Than a Winner project was created with the purpose of providing education and leisure for children and teenagers in the Boaçu community.
"Monte da 40" / Boaçu - Place of prayer[editar | editar código-fonte]
"Monte da 40" is the name given to the highest point of the Boaçu favela complex, used for Christian meetings and vigils, located in a street better known as 40.
Upcoming topics (under construction)[editar | editar código-fonte]
Entries on:
A review of the conversation circle with the interlocutors and a list of new entries that can be constructed based on the themes that emerged during the dialogue.
Photo gallery[editar | editar código-fonte]
Project collaborators[editar | editar código-fonte]
Dona Kátia
She owns a terreiro in the community and has lived in the community for over 40 years. Dona Kátia is the wife of Uncle Dida. Dona Cátia is a reference in the place where she lives. During the interview, Dona Kátia spoke a little about the social changes she has experienced over time in relation to the religious treatment given to people who identify with or are devotees of the African-based religion (of terreiro) and shared with us situations that she herself has suffered/experienced.
Marcelo
He has lived in the community since he was born. He heads up an organization that deals with a social project focused on sports for young people. In addition, he also offers a routine of physical activities for elderly women. Marcelo has already achieved incredible feats, such as seeing his students reach European football, and he even has Vinícius Júnior as his role model.
Caniball
His name is Luiz, better known as DJ Caniball, he is also a product of the community. His main occupation is promoting cultural events in communities throughout Rio de Janeiro, as well as fighting against religious intolerance.
Edinho
Mr. Edinho is the president and founder of the Grêmio Recreativo Escola de Samba Mocidade Independente do Boaçu. He is a strong activist in social actions in the community. Always seeking to impact the community, he continues to promote free and open events on emblematic dates such as Easter, Children's Day, etc.
Tio Dida
Tio Dida is a long-time resident of the community. His family saw the Campo da Dona Lourdes arrive and they know the family of this figure who gave the field its name, and they are even related. Introduction by Tio Dida (collaborator)
Apresentação do Tio Dida (colaborador)
Ver também[editar | editar código-fonte]
- Ação Participativa na Cidade de Deus - Projeto de pesquisa Construindo Juntos
- Comunidade território e bailes funk de corredor - Rio de Janeiro década de 1990
