Um diálogo entre o antigo e o novo: o cine excelsior e um ponto de cultura para Bananeiras-PB

Abstract

This work seeks to guarantee spaces worthy of culture, which everyone can enjoy - without high costs and selectivity - in the city of Bananeiras-PB. This, compared to other cities in the State of Paraíba, has a unique profile. Due to their historical and cultural importance, 80 buildings were cataloged by the Institute of Historical and Artistic Heritage of the State of Paraíba (IPHAEP), thus guaranteeing the preservation of local heritage. Furthermore, the rainy tropical climate, the altitude, the preservation of native vegetation - ensuring total proximity to nature - cultural attractions, such as São João and the Caminhos do Frio Cultural Route, contribute to tourist growth. Given this, it was noted that there is a lack of cultural equipment in the city. Therefore, this study is, in principle, a project to revitalize the Cine Teatro Excelsior - located in the Surrounding Protection Area (APE) -, and, jointly, the preparation of a preliminary study of a point of culture in the underutilized adjacent area. Considered the only cinema in the city, the Cine Teatro Excelsior has a good level of structural conservation, however it does not guarantee the necessary conditions for its original use, the seats were removed, and there was a mischaracterization of its use; Currently, film festivals, for example, are held in outdoor areas, even though the city has a space dedicated to this use. It is believed that, through this preliminary study, a permanent place of permanence for the city's cultural events can be guaranteed, especially for the Caminhos do Frio Cultural Route, and with the revitalization of Cine Teatro Excelsior, the historical and cultural recovery of one of the most relevant buildings for the city, ensuring the importance of preservation and maintaining the essence of the landscape.