Praia de Pipa : valorização das estórias como patrimônio imaterial e sua contribuição para o turismo cultural local

Abstract

Cultural tourism is a segment that, when properly planned, can enhance local traditions. However, in Praia da Pipa, a district of Tibau do Sul, the rapid growth of mass tourism has led to the gradual disappearance of stories and experiences shared by local residents, compromising the preservation of intangible heritage and local cultural identity. In this context, this study aims to analyze how the stories told by residents can act as a tool for the appreciation of cultural tourism and the local community. The research adopts a qualitative approach, based on bibliographic review and analysis of oral narratives related to traditions, festivals, cultural manifestations, and the ways of life of the native population. The results indicate that local stories constitute an important intangible heritage that is still insufficiently integrated into tourism activities, and that their appreciation can contribute to the diversification of the destination, the strengthening of community identity, and the promotion of more sustainable cultural tourism.