Saberes e fazeres da culinária regional na feira de Itabaiana/Sergipe

Abstract

This study aimed to analyze the knowledge and practices of regional cuisine present at the Itabaiana street market, located in the interior of the state of Sergipe. The research sought to understand how local cuisine contributes to the preservation of cultural identity, as well as it’s relationship with gastronomic tourism and the transmission of traditional knowledge. The methodology adopted was qualitative in nature, based on a literature review and field research, involving on-site observations and interviews with vendors, residents, and tourists. The results demonstrate that regional cuisine represents a significant cultural practice, passed down through generations, and that the street market serves as a space of resistance, sociability, and commerce. It was also found that, despite its structural challenges, the market has the potential to consolidate itself as a regional tourist attraction, provided that investment and actions are made to enhance its value. Thus, the Itabaiana market stands out not only as an economic space, but also as a symbolic and cultural territory that expresses the way of life of the local population.