COLORFUL BRAZIL: Ukrainian Monument, Curitiba (PR)

Ukrainian Monument, CURITIBA (PR)

Curitiba is the capital of the Southern Brazilian state of Paraná. The subtropical climate and arable land drew many European migrants to Curitiba. Many came from Portugal, Italy, Germany, and Spain, but also from Poland, Ukraine, Austria, and later from the Middle East. They settled down to do agricultural work, or set up their own businesses. Most migrants grouped together and kept the traditions and religions from their country of origin. Ukrainians built wooden Orthodox churches, and one of them was built as a replica in the center of Curitiba, to honor the Ukrainian migrants.

The original picture was taken in April 2008.

Click HERE for general information about CURITIBA,
including history, touristic information and informative videos.

Click HERE for an overview of the travel stories about CURITIBA
(Click HERE for the Dutch version)

Click HERE for the Photo Gallery of ‘CURITBA, part one.
Click HERE for the Photo Gallery of ‘CURITBA, part two.
Click HERE for the Photo Gallery of ‘CURITBA, part three.