provincial culture
[/prəˈvɪnʃəl ˈkʌltʃər/]
nounpl: provincial cultures
cultura provincial
1. The customs, traditions, arts, and ways of life characteristic of a province or region outside major urban centers
The provincial culture of rural France includes traditional cheese-making and wine production.
A cultura provincial da França rural inclui a produção tradicional de queijo e vinho.
2. The cultural characteristics and artistic expressions of people living in areas outside the capital or major metropolitan regions
Brazilian provincial culture reflects diverse indigenous influences and regional folklore.
A cultura provincial brasileira reflete influências indígenas diversas e folclore regional.
3. A style or perspective regarded as unsophisticated or lacking the refinement of urban culture
Critics sometimes dismiss provincial culture as being outdated or provincial in taste.
Críticos às vezes descartam a cultura provincial como sendo antiquada ou provinciana no gosto.
In Brazil, provincial culture is celebrated as an essential part of national identity, particularly in the Northeast (Nordeste), where carnival traditions, cordel literature, and regional music are highly valued. In contrast, the term can carry negative connotations in more urban contexts, where 'provincial' may imply a lack of sophistication. Portuguese usage similarly distinguishes between Lisbon's cosmopolitan culture and the distinct traditions of provincial areas.
Related Idioms & Phrases
a taste of provincial culture
steeped in provincial culture
preserve provincial culture
embrace provincial roots
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