A representação histórica-imagética do Barco de Fogo na identidade estanciana : (2014-2024)

Abstract

The investigation addresses the Barco de Fogo of Estância (SE), originating in the 1940s and 1950s, focusing on its evolution in the forms of historical‑imagetic dissemination between 2014 and 2024. The research is grounded in the dialogue between memory, social representations, and cultural manifestations in order to understand transformations and continuities within local identity. The general objective is to analyze how the Barco de Fogo has constructed a historical‑imagetic representation that has become consolidated as a cultural and historical symbol of Estância. The study is justified by the scarcity of historical research on the topic and by the academic relevance of documenting how representations are produced and disseminated in society, considering the institutionalization and spectacularization of the June festivities. The hypothesis is that the imagetic construction of Estância’s intangible heritage is based on affective relations that connect memories to a sense of belonging, supported by foundational figures such as Chico Surdo. The sources include annual posters and banners referencing the Barco de Fogo, collected from municipal archives and social media. The theoretical framework articulates the notion of institutional memory as a dynamic and unfinished process (Thiesen, 2023). The research adopts a qualitative methodology, with emphasis on imagetic analysis grounded in the principles of iconology (Vicente, 2008) and in the relationship between institutional narratives and broader social dynamics.