Alimentação do Povo PANKARARU: pratos utilizados nos rituais

Abstract

In Pankararu culture, food transcends mere basic needs, being offered as a gesture of gratitude during their rituals. The motivation for this study arises from the scarcity of records about the diet of this group, leading us to explore and record in detail the dishes used in their ceremonies. This research, which resulted in this course completion work, provided essential information about the Pankararu people such as their origin, location and cultural aspects. To deepen the study in the food area, a visit to the Pankararu village was made. The diet of the Pankararu people is based on hunting, fishing and harvesting planted foods, present in the traditional dishes prepared in the village. In the seven traditional dishes, “beiju”, “quixiba”, “mungunzá”, “umbuzada”, “caldo de mocotó”, “quibebe” and “pirão de cabeça de boi”, their ingredients and preparation methods are highlighted. Furthermore, it explores the relationship between these dishes and Pankararu rituals, such as the “Festa do Menino do Rancho” and the “Corrida do Umbu”, in which foods are offered as gratitude to master guides in search of healing and in specific celebrations. The preservation of traditional rituals and eating habits is a way of keeping the Pankararu identity alive. These rituals not only highlight food as an expression of gratitude, but also reinforce the cultural and spiritual importance of food in the lives of these people, keeping a rich and little-documented tradition alive.