Bananas are fruits of the plant of which its’ scientific name is Musa paradisiaca. Although the main purpose of the crop is obtaining the fruit, leaves, which constitute most part of the plant, they are also used in many applications due to their physicochemical properties and unique composition. In some cultures, the plant is associated with representations and symbolisms that influence their daily lives. The fibers derived from the “calceta” or pseudo-stem, are used to make handicrafts. Furthermore, the vegetable sheets are important in the preparation and packaging of food products, obtaining of ritual, constructive and ornamental objects and medicinal uses. The nature of the plant makes leaves residues continuously renewed, generating a significant amount of biomass while impacting the environment and socioeconomic context of populations dedicated to the cultivation. Colombia is a country with high levels of biodiversity and immaterial richness, hundreds of customs and varied cuisine. Its tropical location makes the country an ideal place for the production of Musa paradisiaca crops, having a permanent harvest throughout the year. Besides being an essential part of the national economy because of the level of banana exports, this agricultural activity is a good source of resources that become in raw materials useful in different practices. In that sense, a strategy to generate transfer processes and social appropriation of the knowledge related to the use of the plant was designed based on scheduling events. The strategy was developed through two key issues in the different uses of the leaves: Musa paradisiaca as a material resource and as a cultural memory. In addition, to ensure its implementation, it was proposed to establish partnerships between public and private institutions with artisans associations. Nine activities distributed in three events were programmed, having as management axis the research, training and manufacturing which are oriented to education, culture and tourism sectors of the country. Finally, three products that are part of the development of some of the planned activities were designed, using banana leaves as raw material for their production.
La banana e il platano sono frutti della pianta il cui nome scientifico è Musa paradisiaca. Sebbene lo scopo della coltura è quello di ottenere il frutto, le foglie, che costituiscono la maggior parte della pianta, vengono utilizzati in diverse applicazioni grazie alla loro proprietà fisico-chimiche e composizione caratteristica. In alcune culture, la pianta è associata con rappresentazioni e simbolismi che influenzano la loro vita quotidiana. Le fibre ottenute della “calceta” o pseudofusto sono utilizzati nell’elaborazione di artigianato, mentre le lamine vegetali sono importanti per la preparazione e il confezionamento di prodotti alimentari, l’ottenimento di oggetti rituali, ornamentali e costruttivi e usi medicinali. La natura della pianta fa che i residui fogliari siano continuamente rinnovati, generando una notevole quantità di biomassa e avendo un impatto sull’ambiente e il contesto socio-economico delle popolazioni dedicate alla coltivazione. La Colombia è un paese con alti livelli di biodiversità e ricchezza immateriale, centinaia di costumi e gastronomia variata. La sua posizione all’interno del tropico rende il paese un privilegiato luogo per la produzione di colture di Musa paradisiaca, che presentano una raccolta permanente durante tutto l’anno. Oltre ad essere una parte fondamentale dell’economia nazionale a livello delle esportazioni di banane fatte, questa attività agricola costituisce una ricca fonte di risorse che vengono convertite in materie prime utili in diverse pratiche tradizionali. In questo senso, si è progettata una strategia per generare processi di trasferimento e appropriazione sociale della conoscenza inerente all’uso della pianta mediante la programmazione di eventi. La strategia fu sviluppata attraverso due questioni fondamentali nell’uso della foglia: La Musa paradisiaca come risorsa materiale e come memoria culturale. Allo stesso modo, e per garantirne l’esecuzione, si propone di stabilire alleanze tra istituzioni pubbliche e private con associazioni di artigiani. Tre eventi composti da tre attività ogniuno programmato, prendendo come asse di gestione la ricerca, la formazione e la manifattura e orientati verso i settori educativo, culturale e turistico del paese. Finalmente, fu realizzato il design di tre prodotti che fanno parte dello sviluppo di alcune delle attività previste, utilizzando per l’elaborazione la materia prima proveniente dalla foglia.
Musa paradisiaca. La foglia di banana, memoria culturale e risorsa materiale
GRANADOS AVELLANEDA, ROSA MARIA
2011/2012
Abstract
Bananas are fruits of the plant of which its’ scientific name is Musa paradisiaca. Although the main purpose of the crop is obtaining the fruit, leaves, which constitute most part of the plant, they are also used in many applications due to their physicochemical properties and unique composition. In some cultures, the plant is associated with representations and symbolisms that influence their daily lives. The fibers derived from the “calceta” or pseudo-stem, are used to make handicrafts. Furthermore, the vegetable sheets are important in the preparation and packaging of food products, obtaining of ritual, constructive and ornamental objects and medicinal uses. The nature of the plant makes leaves residues continuously renewed, generating a significant amount of biomass while impacting the environment and socioeconomic context of populations dedicated to the cultivation. Colombia is a country with high levels of biodiversity and immaterial richness, hundreds of customs and varied cuisine. Its tropical location makes the country an ideal place for the production of Musa paradisiaca crops, having a permanent harvest throughout the year. Besides being an essential part of the national economy because of the level of banana exports, this agricultural activity is a good source of resources that become in raw materials useful in different practices. In that sense, a strategy to generate transfer processes and social appropriation of the knowledge related to the use of the plant was designed based on scheduling events. The strategy was developed through two key issues in the different uses of the leaves: Musa paradisiaca as a material resource and as a cultural memory. In addition, to ensure its implementation, it was proposed to establish partnerships between public and private institutions with artisans associations. Nine activities distributed in three events were programmed, having as management axis the research, training and manufacturing which are oriented to education, culture and tourism sectors of the country. Finally, three products that are part of the development of some of the planned activities were designed, using banana leaves as raw material for their production.File | Dimensione | Formato | |
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