JOPARA: Centro Gastronômico Cultural para valorização da culinária regional de Mato Grosso do Sul

Abstract

One of the main characteristic in the origin of Mato Grosso do Sul it is the miscegenation of people in the development of the local history, coming from different places in Brazil and other countries and consequently bringing with them a multitude of cultures, an aspect that is very present in the identity of regional cuisine. This is the main theme of this research work, that aim to show with it the study of the emergence of the state of Mato Grosso do Sul, focusing on the rich gastronomy from the Pantanal culture from the peoples who participated in the growth of this rich and diversified state. The lack of spaces destinated to promote the typical foods became a limiting factor to promote its importance for leisure, economy and tourism. Therefore, this work has as its main objective the elaboration of the architectural project of a Gastronomic and Cultural Center in the capital of Mato Grosso do Sul, Campo Grande, and aim for enhancement and dissemination of knowledge, origin, preparation and conservation of gastronomy regional. Also, it has some specific objectives such as: identifying the typical dishes from Mato Grosso do Sul and the inputs that make them up understanding the importance of gastronomy for the affective identity of the population; to develop a space according to ergonomic studies of a professional kitchen, which is able to serve residents and visitors to the place and manage to attach traces of the local culture to this space. The methodology used will involve the application of a questionnaire specific for the local population in order to collect data on knowledge of the region's typical dishes, knowledge of history, gastronomic preferences, etc. In addition, it will also seek to obtain information about the devaluation and the difficulty in entering the culinary profession, through interviews with specialized professionals and students in the gastronomic field.