No “Terreiro Mágico” do cambinda brasileira: a preservação do Catimbó-Jurema no Maracatu

Abstract

This study investigates the manifestation of Catimbó-Jurema in the context of Rural Maracatu, focusing on the Maracatu Rural Brasilian Cambinda of Nazaré da Mata. The research aims to understand the importance of Catimbó-Jurema for Rural Maracatu, the ways in which these practices are preserved by Cambinda Brasileira, and the challenges faced for their continuity. The study adopts a qualitative approach, within the scope of empirical religion studies based on participant observation during the Carnivals of 2020 and 2024, including rehearsals, sambadas, and Maracatu performances. Data analysis reveals the depth of the ancestral traditions of Catimbó- Jurema and their relevance to Afro-Indigenous cultural identity. The importance of protection and blessing rituals, as well as the meticulous care for the preservation of traditions, is also observed. The results highlight the Maracatu Rural Cambinda Brasileira of Nazaré da Mata as a living guardian of CatimbóJurema traditions, ensuring their continuity and relevance in the contemporary context.