O mercado público municipal da quarenta: um estudo acerca da importância e potencial turístico sob a ótica dos feirantes e frequentadores

Abstract

This article’s object of study is the municipal market of the forty, located in the city of Parnaíba/PI. The objective of this study is to investigate the cultural importance and tourist potential from the point of view of stallholders and visitors in general. This is the qualitative, descriptive-exploratory research, which the research subjects being Market regulars and traders. To contextualize the market, a bibliographical review and oral interview were carried out in order to identify the trader perception of the past, present and future of the forty public market. Still regarding the method used, semi-structured interviews, were carried out with 23 people and the results obtained demonstrate the view of from many traders on the history of the market, pointing out as the main difficulties the neglect on the part of public authorities and the lack of qualification as a factor that can impede the space to be known as an attraction for tourism; and the expectation is for greater participation in decision-making regarding the market. In was

also noted that the expectations of marketers and greater participation in decision- making about the market.