THE TERREIRO DE JONGO AND THE CITY: BACKYARD AS SPATIAL RE-CREATION OF BLACK FAMILY RESISTANCE IN CAMPOS DOS GOYTACAZES - RJ

Abstract

This article is the result of the reflections of the extension project of the Conter for Afro-Brazilian and Indigenous Studies – NEABI / UENF which had the unfolding of the master’s research developed with the Post-Graduate Program in Social Policies of the State University of the North Fluminense Darcy Ribeiro – UENF. This article aims to describe and analyze the local jongo as a cultural expression and, at the same time, intangible cultural heritage of Brazil, based on the life trajectory and memories of Geneci Maria da Penha, known as master jongueira Noinha, from Campos dos Goytacazes, in the interior of the state of Rio de Janeiro. We started from the life trajectory of the master jongueira, considering the relationships she drew in her jongo terreiro to discuss issues related to religiosity, the racial prejudice suffered as well as some of the resistance tactics experienced by the master in face of everyday contingencies.