O carnaval expandido de Fortaleza e os desafios de sua valorização como patrimônio cultural de toda a cidade

Abstract

The work analyzes the Expanded Carnival of Fortaleza, discussing the relevance of these festivities in the construction of cultural identity, emphasizing the actions of street blocks, public authorities and tourist heritage. The process of historical recovery of carnival festivities and the contemporary challenges related to tourism, the media and cultural heritage are examined. The study also analyzes the strategies implemented through financing notices, which mix traditional elements with innovations adjusted to the urban context of Fortaleza, seeking to respond to new cultural and tourist demands. The concept of Expanded Carnival refers to the party process Before, During and After. Furthermore, the operational plans and experiences of revelers during the 2024 Carnival are investigated, with emphasis on the social dynamics that influence their festive experiences, through field observations. The impacts of public policies, cultural incentive notices and spatial transformations that have occurred in recent years are also considered. The research adopts a methodology that integrates documentary analysis, mapping of street blocks and the main areas of festive concentration. From this approach, trends are identified for the organization of future editions of carnival, based on cultural projects and policies implemented in 2025