Cultural heritage of Alagoas as a territorial development strategy

Abstract

The present article intends to examine the diversity of intangible cultural heritage of Alagoas, as a resource for the promotion of territorial development. In order to do so, the objective is to make a survey of the records of intangible heritage of the state, as well as possible geographical indications and verify the potential of such cultural references become sources of dynamism. The research is qualitative, descriptive and analytical and employs the instruments of bibliographic review, documentary research and individual interview. It was verified that, despite the recognition of the richness and diversity of the cultural heritage of Alagoas, much still needs to be done in the sense of valuing and transforming these resources into assets for development.