The regional gastronomy and tourism as strengtheners elements of cultural identity facing the tension between global and regional = A gastronomia regional e o turismo como elementos fortalecedores da identidade cultural frente à tensão entre o global...

Abstract

This article aims to reflect on the importance and the reflection the influence of culture, dedicated to the analysis of the regional cuisine, which considers the current tension between the global and the regional and their relationship with alimentation, gastronomy and tourism. In the transformations promoted by the development of capitalism, we understand that there are homogenizing forces that act in more distinct territories. These forces cause series of transformations to the territories in which, producing the standardization trends, whether in the forms of productive activities and economic processing in customs and daily habits of the people. We seek, therefore, to discuss the relationship between alimentation, typical cuisine and tourism, as potential elements for the strengthening of territorial identities, constituents of the regional cultural heritage. And while important elements for the conformation of the regional aspect, as a contra homogenizing force. Therefore, by preserving cultural heritage and valuing the identity the place connects to the global dynamics, through tourism, and strengthens locally their ties with their culture.