|
Curitiba is a city that presents multicultural traits since its immigration was
marked by the presence of different races. Up to the 18th century it was inhabited by Indians, Portuguese and Spaniards. It was only in the
19th century that the state of Paraná, in general, started to promote the settlement of its land. Then came the Europeans such as the
Germans, French, Swiss, Austrians, Polish, Italians and Ucranian, each forming their own colonies. And the presence of the Japanese, that
started to arrive in 191 was also very strong all over the state. The first Japanese to step on the land was Mizumo Ryu. After him the Japanese
migration levies started to arrive which were intensified after 1924. Immigrants from São Paulo, Rio Grande do Sul, from north, Minas Gerais and
Brazilians from other places started going to Curitiba, contributing as well to the multicultural facet of the city.
In 1663 Curitiba was founded as Vila de Nossa Senhora da Luz dos Pinhais. It was
only in 1721 that the name was changed and it acquired as well its tradition in the respect of the ambient and environment. It was by order of
Raphael Pires Paralinho while visiting the city, that the people obeyed the determination to take care of the nature. The cutting of trees was
restricted to some areas and the drivellers were responsible for cleaning the Rio Belém, which battles the city. In order for the city to grow
in an organized way, it was decided that the houses should be constructed on the streets that already existed.
Up to 1853, Paraná was a judicial district of São Paulo, or better, it belonged
to this capital and didn't hold and political autonomy. Curitiba was practically forgotten by the rulers of São Paulo and faced several long
periods of poverty. The presence of the cattle buyer enriched the region starting in 1812. They came from the South in direction of São Paulo
and Minas Gerais and in this way uncreased the only business of Curitiba stores and warehouses appeared and with the economical growth, Paraná
conquered their political emancipation. In 1854 Curitiba was chosen to be the capital of the state, competing with other cities like Paranaguá
and São José dos Pinhais. From then on the strong ecological tradition planning defined the future of the city making it today one of the most
modern and cleanest cities of the country, combining technology and quality of life. |
Presentation
