Partying and occupation: an occupational analysis of the <i>Bailes da Saudade</i>

Coelho, Flávia dos Santos; Magalhães, Lilian

doi:10.1590/2526-8910.ctoAO253733152

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Original Article • Cad. Bras. Ter. Ocup. 31 • 2023 • https://doi.org/10.1590/2526-8910.ctoAO253733152 copy

Partying and occupation: an occupational analysis of the Bailes da Saudade¹ 1 The research was evaluated by the Research Ethics Committee of the Federal University of São Carlos (CEP- UFSCar), based on the Presentation Certificate for Ethical Appreciation (CAAE) number 38485020.0.0000.5504, and approved according to opinion number 4.420.240.

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Abstract

Introduction

There are deep relationships between Brega parties and the city of Belém do Pará, Brazil, manifested in everyday practices that influence the city’s cultural, performance and identity characteristics. These parties are held weekly and inform three main actors: partygoers, bregueiros, and DJs. Even though they are widely validated in the periphery, the Brega parties face processes of social marginalization of their practices, with derogatory notions attributed to the ways of living and everyday actions of the subjects involved with this movement. Among the Brega parties, this study highlights the Baile da Saudade, which concentrates on characteristics more linked to the initial Brega movement.

Objective

To identify the meanings of producing/participating in the Baile da Saudade parties based on the perspective of its main actors.

Method

This qualitative study, which was inspired by an ethnographic approach, heard five participants: one DJ, two party planners, and two bregueiros. The data was generated through participant observation, semi-structured interviews, and the Photovoice. The resources were analyzed by Thematic Analysis.

Results

Four thematic units were generated: particularities of the Baile da Saudade, construction of the party as a cultural product, differences in consumption between the Center and the Periphery of city, as well as stigmas and acceptance associated with this party.

Conclusion

The study revealed the constraints, tensions, and potentials of producing/participating in Baile da Saudade parties, and allowed reflection on the role of some occupations from the counter-hegemonic perspective.

Keywords:
Occupation; Cultural Activity; Social Stigma; Occupational Therapy

Name	Age	Participation on the Bregueiro Circuit	Key highlights narrated
Mauro	36	Party planner	Resident of the outskirts of Belém. Since he was a child, he has been involved in the events’ business with his father. The family is an avid consumer and participant in the Bailes da Saudade. He maintains a synesthetic relationship with Brega. He is also a good dancer in Brega and other genres.
Lúcio	65	Party planner	Resident of the outskirts of Belém. He comes from a rural family of musicians. Appreciates the genres of music from Pará, including Brega and Carimbó. He considers himself a contributor to Pará culture.
Júnior	35	DJ	Resident of the outskirts of Belém. He is passionate about the profession of DJ. He was influenced by his aunt, who owned sound systems. He maintains an intense routine of shows, management of social media, contact with the public and studies to serve the best musical sequence. Feels fulfilled with what he does.
Valdilene	40	Bregueira	Resident of the outskirts of Belém. She was influenced by her brother to like and dance Brega. She maintains an intense relationship with Brega parties, the friendships of the dance group and the dance itself. [For her] Engagement at parties is therapeutic.
Edílson	43	Bregueiro	Resident of the outskirts of Belém. He has been interested in dance since he was a teenager. Defender of parties and more traditional dances. In love with the Merengue dance. He feels he left a legacy for teaching dances at the Baile da Saudade.

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[1] Author’s Contributions

Flávia dos Santos Coelho was responsible for text conception, organization and analysis of sources, text writing and final revision. Lilian Magalhães was responsible for orientation of the research, text writing and final review. All authors approved the final version of the text.