Arraiódromo: um novo conceito de arraial para a cidade de São Luís

Abstract

The proposal of this work is related to the use of the public space designated to receive the São João party and the Maranhense popular music – specially the rhythm of Bumba-meu-boi – as main element in the culture of the city of São Luís. The proposed project is a space that proposes to put together in one place, several features, such as outdoor room for concerts and open shows, indoor room for conventions e urban park. The complex of “Arraiódromo”, just as it is defined, was elaborated to boot as foundation for all cultural demonstrations existing in town and state, unlike the other existing structures in town which where adapted from old buildings or empty spces to become centers of popular culture.