Cristo Redentor de Cumaru: Cultura e desenvolvimento para o turismo

Abstract

The undergraduate thesis (TCC) covers an overview of the current cultural tourism scenario and how the receptive use of facilities at the Christ the Redeemer monument in Cumaru, Pernambuco, occurs. This monument holds strong cultural and touristic potential and holds significant importance for the community. The aim is to create a space that serves the public both for tourists and, most importantly, for residents to engage in activities related to education, culture, religion, leisure, and recreation within a green and sustainable environment. The revitalization of damaged structures and the addition of tourist facilities will contribute to restoring citizens' pride in the city's iconic landmark. This transformation will shift it from a marginalized space due to neglect to a place that reinforces local knowledge and experiences. The research follows an exploratory approach, delimited by analyzing the Christ monument and its surroundings. This involves collecting data about the current structures through site visits and photographic documentation to better understand its operations and visitation patterns. The study also incorporates qualitative research, utilizing governmental data, bibliographical and documentary sources, and drawing inspiration from the Christ the King monument in Itaporanga, Paraíba. This serves as a reference for structuring a tourism approach that emphasizes and promotes local culture. The research also draws upon the guidelines provided in the document "Cultural Tourism: Basic Guidelines" (2010), 3rd edition, revised in 2020, as a foundation for planning and development.