The Emperor’s Fantastic Lunch

The Emperor’s Fantastic Lunch

Who passes now and then by the Dinarte Garrett Street, the main street in the district of São Luiz do Purunã, in Balsa Nova (PR), I invite you to turn around in time. Imagine: it was 140 years ago! The “arrive” that the people of the village usually...
The Emperor’s Fantastic Lunch

O Fantástico Almoço do Imperador

A quem passa volta e meia pela Rua Dinarte Garrett, a principal do Distrito de São Luiz do Purunã, em Balsa Nova (PR), faço o convite para dar meia volta no tempo. Imaginemos: foi há 140 anos! O “chegue” que o pessoal da vila costuma pronunciar para toda visita bem...
Have you ever heard of Crioulo Rodeo?

Have you ever heard of Crioulo Rodeo?

“Crioulo Rodeo attracts 100,000 people”. This was a headline publicada by the Folha de Londrina newspaper, on May 1, 1998, about the Crioulo Rodeo held in São Luiz do Purunã. When we stopped to consider that the population of the district is currently around...
Tropeirismo In Paraná: Traditions And Historical Heritage

Tropeirismo In Paraná: Traditions And Historical Heritage

The tropeirismo appeared as a new commercial activity with the purpose of promoting the interconnection of the economic centers of Brazil. Imported goods and food were brought on the backs of mules and horses that cut several trails capable of integrating different...