EXPERIENCE AND MEMORY

DONA MUNDINHA

Abstract

The purpose of this article is to share the rich life experiences of Raimunda da Silva Ferreira, my grandmother, describing the most significant moments in her life as a daughter, wife, mother, grandmother, praying woman  and member of a Coco da SCAN. Interviews and research were used to collect the material, with adjustment methods that requested theories that guide the work. The focus was on her childhood with her parents in Pernambuco, her migration to the city of Crato - CE, the challenges faced by Dona Mundinha because of prohibitions from her father, stepmother and husband, her relationship with her stepmothers, how and why Dona Mundinha became a praying woman, her spirituality, work, love of dance and joining the group Coco da SCAN of the Cratense association to support the needy (SCAN).  The seniority and great contribution of her stories to the oral communities of Cariri constitute the justification of this file. The approach follows the popular culture research methods constructed by Ignez Ayala and Marcos Ayala, celebration, faith and work, axes of vital cultural nexus orality of the northeast proposed by Martins. The conclusion is that the importance of Raimunda da Silva Ferreira's wisdom is a reason for encouragement and inspiration, as she demonstrates the importance of a community's regional memory and family history.