Jeferson Borba de Souza

The culture of Paraná includes a range of artistic and cultural expressions developed by its residents, manifested through handicraft, customs, traditions, cuisine, religion, and folklore, reflecting the diverse identities within the state. During the colonial period, the cultural practices of indigenous peoples integrated with influences from Europe, particularly Portugal and Spain. Indigenous traditions, such as the use of herbaceous plants, yerba mate, pine nut, honey, maize, cassava, and tob…