Anões em Itabaianinha-SE : entre a história e a memória, a construção de um marco patrimonial identitário

Abstract

Itabaianinha is a city in the center-south of the state of Sergipe, which is located about 120 kilometers from the capital Aracaju. It is recognized nationally and internationally for having dwarf residents, and for that reason being considered the city in which there is a greater concentration of people measuring less than 1.40 meters. However, over the years, the number of dwarfs is decreasing, the mortality rate is higher than the birth rate, and it is estimated that in the future they may disappear. The dwarves took the name of the city outside the state of Sergipe. The present work aims not only to leave a historical and memorialistic record of the phenomenon, but also to develop an identity and patrimonial discussion. The research will have as main source the dwarves themselves, their life testimonies, overcoming barriers and achievements. Dwarf teachers, artisans, singers, marketer, taxi driver, dwarf who has played in the Dwarf Soccer World Cup, that is, there are several stories to be told, and this work will be of great importance to save the memory of these great little citizens.