Cajun Louisiana

A somewhat obscure ceremony held on June 22, 2002, at a Cornwall cemetery may have been a positive first step in the direction of a petition sought by Warren Perrin.

Jun 28, 2002 -

As Acadiana approaches the end of its annual crawfish season, some Cajun families are taking advantage of beautiful weather by fishing for their favorite crustaceans.

May 28, 2002 -

The growing sex-abuse scandal currently troubling Catholic churches in America has revived anguished memories for Cajuns of Acadiana.

May 22, 2002 -

Cajun traditions include homebrewed remedies for flu and other ailments.

Mar 25, 2002 -

Reflections about recent changes seem appropriate to the old adage that nothing remains the same forever.

Feb 28, 2002 -

Here's another list of facetious ways to know when you are in Cajun Country.

Jan 28, 2002 -

Thanksgiving traditions have special meaning in 2001.

Nov 22, 2001 -

A valuable piece of Acadian history now resides in Dupre Library at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette.

Nov 13, 2001 -

Cajuns refer to the fall and winter months as "gumbo weather" and look forward to indulging their taste buds with a favorite food tradition.

Oct 26, 2001 -

Like so many other Americans, the Cajuns of Acadiana are responding to the September 11th tragedy with generosity, prayer, patriotism, and hope.

Sep 25, 2001 -

Some of the most treasured heirlooms among Cajun families are not objects but oral hand-me-downs from past generations. The storytelling tradition remains a vital part of Acadiana's living culture.

Sep 4, 2001 -

The Cajun city of Abbeville in Vermilion Parish grew up around a Catholic church, St. Mary Magdalen, which celebrated its 150th anniversary in July 2001.

Jul 29, 2001 -

An infamous ethnic epithet with debatable connotations is a rather controversial topic among the various facets of Cajun culture.

Jul 10, 2001 -

Most Cajun foods are great, but these are not among my favorites.

Jun 26, 2001 -

A longtime educator, Mrs. Lillia C. LaBauve was one of the most dedicated preservationists of Acadian culture in south Louisiana.

May 29, 2001 -

If you have the opportunity to visit south Louisiana just once in a lifetime, the last week of April would be a great time to be here. For the past fifteen years, the city of Lafayette has hosted Festival International de Louisiane in celebration of the area's French, African-Caribbean, and Hispanc heritage.

May 8, 2001 -

Here are some fictional responses to science exam questions as they might have been answered by an academically-challenged young pupil in Cajun Country.

Apr 24, 2001 -

World-famous Cajun musician Jimmy C. Newman was recently honored as a Living Legend by the Acadian Museum of Erath in south Louisiana.

Apr 12, 2001 -

The early Cajuns learned to survive with the help of native Indian people in south Louisiana's bayouland.

Mar 27, 2001 -

The rural community of Indian Bayou has serious concerns about possible groundwater contamination and an unusually high rate of cancer incidence within a very small area of Acadiana.

Mar 13, 2001 -

Observers of architecture will find sights of particular interest on leisurely drives through the countryside of south Louisiana. After a long period of gradual demise, the traditional Acadian style has renewed popularity among homeowners in Cajun country.

Feb 27, 2001 -

Excerpts from the non-existent "Medical Dictionary for Cajuns" are presented for readers' enjoyment.

Feb 13, 2001 -

Crawfish season is greatly anticipated by crustacean-loving Cajuns in south Louisiana, but the 2001 outlook is bleak.

Jan 23, 2001 -

The new millenium has brought computer terminology to Cajun country. Here's an amusing list found in the joke archives of a local newspaper.

Jan 9, 2001 -

The warmth of Christmas traditions in Cajun country are wonderful consolation for the lack of picturesque snowy scenes.

Dec 19, 2000 -

Cajuns do raise a lot of cane in Acadiana, and that's not just in the sense of "passing a good time." The sugarcane industry has become a dominant part of south Louisiana's agricultural scene.

Dec 5, 2000 -

Cajun heritage is evident in traditional arts and crafts associated with Acadian history. Although music and food are the most recognized aspects of Cajun culture, some lesser known utilitarian handicrafts are also time-honored practices among the French-speaking people of south Louisiana.

Nov 28, 2000 -

The Cajun community of Abbeville, in southwest Louisiana, is one of only a half dozen cities in the world with a festival dedicated to The Omelette of Friendship.

Nov 14, 2000 -

Acadiana's cemeteries have more than their usual share of visitors during the early fall as Cajun families prepare for La Toussaint.

Oct 24, 2000 -

Ataxia is a hereditary "shark" in the gene pool of the Cajun population.

Oct 10, 2000 -

Here's the latest list of telltale signs that "you might be a Cajun if..."

Sep 26, 2000 -

Cajun humor, much like the people of Acadiana, is earthy, charmingly self-deprecating, perhaps mildly wicked sometimes, but with a spirit of good-natured fun.

Sep 12, 2000 -

August could be designated as National Cajun Music Month because the musical heritage of Acadiana is a really hot phenomenon.

Aug 22, 2000 -

Fishing for tasty crabs is a favorite outdoor adventure among many Cajun families in coastal Acadiana.

Aug 8, 2000 -

The self-proclaimed "most Cajun place on Earth" is the small town of Kaplan in southwest Louisiana, where French heritage is celebrated on Bastille Day.

Jul 18, 2000 -

The small Acadiana town of Erath celebrates the 4th of July with American patriotism and Cajun flair.

Jul 4, 2000 -

Part of the charm of Cajun culture are the unique attractions, hospitality, and hometown ambience of Acadiana communities. This article is the first of several "virtual visits" to interesting municipalities in Cajun Country.

Jun 20, 2000 -

Opportunities for family fun, lively entertainment, and great tasting food abound in southwest Louisiana. Cajuns love to "pass a good time" and most communities in Acadiana boast at least one major festival, and some have several smaller fairs, during the year.

Jun 6, 2000 -

Great tasting food is a universal attraction of the Cajun culture. Some basic facts about cooking Cajun-style are included in this introductory article.

May 23, 2000 -

Although the words Cajun and Creole are used interchangeably, they do not have the same meaning. Each is a separate but correlated culture with special contributions to Louisiana's heritage.

May 9, 2000 -

Cajuns celebrate the Easter season with religious ceremonies, family gatherings, treats for children, and other familiar customs. Certain special beliefs relating to Lent and Holy Week are part of Acadiana's heritage. An unusual holiday tradition observed in Cajun Country is a friendly competition known as pocking of eggs.

Apr 25, 2000 -

The appealing heroine of Longfellow's famous epic evolved into an icon of cultural history for the Acadians and their Cajun descendants.

Apr 11, 2000 -

Clues to understanding the special culture of Louisiana Cajun people may be found in a brief history of their Acadian ancestors.

Mar 28, 2000 -

Although Mardi Gras is popularly associated with lavish New Orleans carnivals, the holiday is also celebrated in many small communities of south Louisiana with unique Cajun customs such as the courir.

Mar 14, 2000 -

The unique Cajun-French dialect is a charming part of the distinctive culture which permeates the Acadiana region in south Louisiana.

Feb 29, 2000 -

This article identifies Acadiana as the south Louisiana region where Cajun culture has a predominant influence on the lives of its inhabitants.

Feb 15, 2000 -

An introduction to the Cajun Culture topic, this initial article characterizes the Cajun people and gives some background information about their special heritage.

Jan 26, 2000 -