As casas falam em Piratini: ativação patrimonial do legado farroupilha e o patrimônio para além do tombamento

Abstract

This thesis explores the patrimonial activation process of the named cultural estates in the Piratini, RS, analyzing the institutional speeches, the preservation politics and the community perception. The main objective is to understand how these heritage assets are mobilized symbolically and affectively, assessing whether the heritage linked to the Farroupilha legacy resonates with the local population. Initially, we hypothesized that the legal mechanisms of landmarking on their own do not guarantee effective preservation, and that the social and emotional activation of these heritages is essential. The methodology combined documentary analysis (listing processes, knowledge inventories and historical sources), oral history (agents from IPHAN, IPHAE, UFPel and the Farroupilha Historical Museum were interviewed) and surveys applied to the community, covering both the urban perimeter and the rural districts. The results were organized into three axes: (1) the trajectory of patrimonialization in Piratini, marked by distinct phases (heroic, modern and contemporaneous); (2) the practical activation of patrimony, which discusses the resignification of listed heritages through cultural, tourist and educational purposes; and (3) community resonance, as evidenced by the surveys, revealing a duality: while the farroupilha symbols are recognized as official heritage, the community identifies greater affective value in spaces of daily interaction, such as the municipal balneary and the CTG. In conclusion, the heritage preservation in Piratini is a dynamic and conflicting process, in which the institutional dimensions do not fully coincide with local perceptions. The resonance felt by listed heritages exists, but it is mediated by layers of meaning that transcend official discourse, requiring policies that integrate legal safeguarding with community participation. The study highlights the importance of considering patrimony not just as a historical legacy, but as a living resource, whose sustainability depends on its social and emotional relevance.