Brincadeiras tradicionais em Tocantinópolis – TO: um estudo com moradores da rua do Matadouro na região da Beira Rio

Abstract

The present study aims to record part of the body culture collection of the city of Tocantinópolis - TO, through traditional games identified with the residents of Rua do Matadouro in the Beira Rio region. Therefore, field work was carried out, of an exploratory nature and qualitative analysis. The production of information in the field took place through semi-structured interviews with 47 community residents. The preferred places for playing games, the materials and/or toys used, as well as the general organizational characteristics were included in the initial script of the interviews. From the field records more than fifty games were identified, with the most diverse peculiarities, among which, practices that are part of cultures from different places in the country. In addition, fifteen other games were noticed that presented in their organization and general outlines, traits of the local community.