THE GAUCH TERRITORIALITY IN THE NORTH OF PARANA: NOTES ON IDENTITY, MIGRATION AND CULTURE IN THE GUACHO TRADITIONS CENTRES

Abstract

In this paper we understand the territory in a relational perspective emphasizing the symbolic dimension of social relations from the interface between migration, culture and identity. We have analyzed the trajectories of gauchos migrants in northern Parana and their participation in Gaucho Traditions Centers (CTGs) of Londrina and Maringa, highlighting the socio-cultural aspects that contribute to the maintenance of its territorial identity. These spaces are not the exclusive use of gauchos migrants, which allowed us to check for new social subjects that result from cultural hybridity between Paran and Rio Grande do Sul, which we are calling for paranauchos, which are individuals born in Paran, but who experience gaucho culture of actively participating in CTGs. The methodology involves bibliographical and documentary research; field research and photographic record.