Children from Casa do Piá learn about quilombola community history in PG
Children from Casa do Piá visit the Quilombola Community Sutil in Ponta Grossa and learn about stories, traditions and cultural spaces.
The Quilombola Sutil Community, in Ponta Grossa, received, last Tuesday (10), the visit of 50 children and adolescents attended by the Casa do Piá Coexistence Service. The activity provided participants with an experience of direct contact with the history, culture and traditions of the quilombolas, highlighting the importance of preserving the memory and cultural identity of the Campos Gerais.
The visit was organized in two periods, with 25 participants in the morning and another 25 during the afternoon. The initiative continued an educational work started in 2025, when users of the service got to know the trajectory of the community through the screening of a documentary.
This time, learning came from the screens and came to life with the opportunity to personally know the historical sites and listen to reports from residents who preserve the memory of their ancestors.
Children get to know historical spaces of the Quilombola Subtle Community
During the tour, the participants visited some of the main historical, cultural and religious landmarks of the community.
One of the sites was the Cave of Nossa Senhora Aparecida, a space that houses the landmark of the three communities of the region and has important symbolic significance for the residents.
The group also visited the community cemetery, where centuries-old tombs are preserved. The experience allowed to observe the characteristics of the space and compare its particularities with those of urban cemeteries, as well as understand its importance for the preservation of the memory of the quilombola families.
Another point of the script was the Chapel of St. Benedict, patron of the community and one of the main religious and cultural references of the residents.
Resident stories bring visitors closer to local history
One of the most important moments of the activity was the accompaniment of Neivair de Jesus Gonçalves, representative of community leadership.
During the visit, she shared personal experiences, stories transmitted by her ancestors, and details about the daily life of the Subtle Quilombola Community.
The reports contributed to bringing the participants closer to a reality that is part of the historical and cultural formation of Ponta Grossa, but which is still little known by the population.
The contact with the leadership also reinforced the importance of the oral tradition in preserving the history and knowledge passed on between generations.
Activity reinforces the appreciation of the quilombola culture in Ponta Grossa
More than a recreational activity, the visit to the Quilombola Sutil Community represented an opportunity for cultural and social training for the children and adolescents attended by Casa do Piá.
The experience allowed reflections on diversity, respect for differences, cultural identity and the contribution of quilombola communities to the construction of Brazilian history.
The initiative also demonstrated how historical spaces in the municipality can be transformed into learning environments, bringing new generations closer to the cultural heritage of Ponta Grossa.
By knowing the stories, traditions and places preserved by the residents of Sutil, the participants had the opportunity to understand that the appreciation of the past is fundamental for the construction of a more conscious, inclusive and respectful society.
