Gestão de Conjuntos em Moçambique: o caso da Baixa da Cidade da Beira

Abstract

The present work entitled “Management of Sets in Mozambique: The Case of Baixa da city ​​of Beira ”is the result of research carried out within the scope of the Culmination of Undergraduate Studies in Archeology and Heritage Management Cultural. This study essentially aims to reflect on the cultural significance and the management of historic buildings, in particular the downtown area of ​​the city of Beira. Being one of the oldest historical complexes in Mozambique, Baixa in the city of Beira is characterized by distinct architectural styles that are a source of knowledge reproduction of the country's history with regard to urbanism. The whole of Baixa in the city of Beira is considered as an attractive and dynamic space for urban life due to the various activities that are exercised in it as well as the social and cultural value of the city. Due to its importance of cultural point of view the Baixa downtown area of ​​Beira is protected by Law 10/88 of December 22, on the legal protection of material and immaterial assets of cultural heritage. This study found, among other elements, there is a deficiency in the diffusion of the meaning of this group, since part of the local community has been indifferent in terms of relationship there is a whole process of conservation of this set and on the other hand due to issues parties there is a deficiency in the collaboration between the Beira Municipal Council and the Directorate of Sofala's cultural heritage with regard to the dissemination of cultural heritage built up. This dissertation aims to contribute to a better understanding of the cultural meaning of Downtown of Beira as well as to call attention to the issues related to the management of this important set of Mozambican cultural heritage.