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Polish immigrants began arriving in Brazil in the late 19th century, but their numbers really increased in the 1920s. The Brazilian State of Paraná is a dominantly Polish area in Brazil . The Polish immigrants brought native folk music and dance music to Brazil such as mazurka and polonaise . In addition to the musical elements of the Polish culture, immigrants also brought customs, manners, and styles of clothing . Polish culture has also had an impact on aspects of the cuisine and architecture of Brazil . Poles live in Guarapuava, Curitiba, Campo Largo, Contenda, Araucária, Lapa Săo Mateus do Sul, and Irati . With the immigrants there was an increase in employment on planted lands with the use of new tools, like the plow, the grille, and the sickle . There was the introduction of new types of jobs and professions, like blacksmith, carpenter, joiner and tailor . The immigrants work helped a lot on the economic growth in Paraná and renovated Paraná's social structure. |