Analysis about gastronomical offer in Tumbaco’s markets under patrimonialization perspective

Abstract

The present research work analyses the influential factors in the processes of gastronomic heritage and as a main problem was evidenced that is necessary to make an analysis of, as well as its actors and elements to know its intervention in the strengthening of cultural identity; taking feeding from a perspective inclined to anthropology, to be able to gather information about the importance and value of the rescue and presence of daily eating habits in vernacular places such as markets. For this, a descriptive non-experimental research design has been used, using primary data collection methods, and using the survey as a useful tool to collect specific opinions in the study area, with a sample of three hundred eighty three (383) people; obtaining in this way that, the gastronomic offer in the markets is a heritage asset in the culture of Tumbaco’s parish, when it is sorted out in a tradition that remains in force after having passed from generation to generation, which is worth rescuing and keep, has granted a sense of identity to the social group that needs to be reaffirmed in it; in order to find itself in the advantageous situation of social revitalization and appropriation of cultural baggage. Currently, based on the results obtained, it was found that, through the study, enhancement and promotion of cultural values that are generated around the food supply in the market, it is possible to generate a strengthening of the cultural identity of the citizens in Tumbaco.