Articles related to "Acadiana"
Acadiana, Home of the Cajuns
This article identifies Acadiana as the south Louisiana region where Cajun culture has a predominant influence on the lives of its inhabitants.
acadiana • louisiana • cajun • culture • heritage
This article identifies Acadiana as the south Louisiana region where Cajun culture has a predominant influence on the lives of its inhabitants.
acadiana • louisiana • cajun • culture • heritage
Fund Raiser for Family Promise of Acadiana
These are difficult economic times for everyone. St. Elizabeth Seton Parish is helping Family Promise of Acadiana in their mission to aid homeless families in need.
rent • homeless • lafayette la • family promise of acadiana • catholic church
These are difficult economic times for everyone. St. Elizabeth Seton Parish is helping Family Promise of Acadiana in their mission to aid homeless families in need.
rent • homeless • lafayette la • family promise of acadiana • catholic church
Acadiana Responds to American Tragedy
Like so many other Americans, the Cajuns of Acadiana are responding to the September 11th tragedy with generosity, prayer, patriotism, and hope.
cajuns • acadiana • louisiana • america • patriotism
Like so many other Americans, the Cajuns of Acadiana are responding to the September 11th tragedy with generosity, prayer, patriotism, and hope.
cajuns • acadiana • louisiana • america • patriotism
Acadiana's K-Town
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.
cajun • louisiana • acadiana • vermilion parish • kaplan
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.
cajun • louisiana • acadiana • vermilion parish • kaplan
Cajun Fun: Fairs & Festivals in Acadiana
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.
cajun • culture • tradition • fairs • festivals
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.
cajun • culture • tradition • fairs • festivals
Catholic Scandal Affects Acadiana
The growing sex-abuse scandal currently troubling Catholic churches in America has revived anguished memories for Cajuns of Acadiana.
cajuns • acadiana • louisiana • vermilion parish • catholic
The growing sex-abuse scandal currently troubling Catholic churches in America has revived anguished memories for Cajuns of Acadiana.
cajuns • acadiana • louisiana • vermilion parish • catholic
Raising Cane in Acadiana
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.
cajun • acadiana • louisiana • history • agriculture
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.
cajun • acadiana • louisiana • history • agriculture
Things to Be Thankful For in Acadiana
Thanksgiving traditions have special meaning in 2001.
cajuns • acadiana • thanksgiving
Thanksgiving traditions have special meaning in 2001.
cajuns • acadiana • thanksgiving
Acadian Architecture
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.
cajun • culture • acadiana • louisiana • architecture
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.
cajun • culture • acadiana • louisiana • architecture
Ataxia in the Cajun Gene Pool
Ataxia is a hereditary "shark" in the gene pool of the Cajun population.
cajun • acadiana • ataxia • hereditary • disease
Ataxia is a hereditary "shark" in the gene pool of the Cajun population.
cajun • acadiana • ataxia • hereditary • disease
Cajun Cookin' 1-2-3
Great tasting food is a universal attraction of the Cajun culture. Some basic facts about cooking Cajun-style are included in this introductory article.
cajun • culture • cooking • food • acadiana
Great tasting food is a universal attraction of the Cajun culture. Some basic facts about cooking Cajun-style are included in this introductory article.
cajun • culture • cooking • food • acadiana
Cajun Country Christmas
The warmth of Christmas traditions in Cajun country are wonderful consolation for the lack of picturesque snowy scenes.
cajun • acadiana • louisiana • christmas • traditions
The warmth of Christmas traditions in Cajun country are wonderful consolation for the lack of picturesque snowy scenes.
cajun • acadiana • louisiana • christmas • traditions
Cancer Cluster or Coincidence?
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.
cajuns • acadiana • louisiana • cancer • groundwater
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.
cajuns • acadiana • louisiana • cancer • groundwater
Catchin' Crawfish Cajun-Style
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.
cajuns • crawfish • acadiana • louisiana • fishing
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.
cajuns • crawfish • acadiana • louisiana • fishing
Computer Terms For Cajuns
The new millenium has brought computer terminology to Cajun country. Here's an amusing list found in the joke archives of a local newspaper.
cajun • humor • computer • acadiana • louisiana
The new millenium has brought computer terminology to Cajun country. Here's an amusing list found in the joke archives of a local newspaper.
cajun • humor • computer • acadiana • louisiana
Festival International de Louisiane
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.
louisiana • acadiana • lafayette • festival international • francophone
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.
louisiana • acadiana • lafayette • festival international • francophone
Gone Crabbin'
Fishing for tasty crabs is a favorite outdoor adventure among many Cajun families in coastal Acadiana.
cajun • family • louisiana • acadiana • crabbing
Fishing for tasty crabs is a favorite outdoor adventure among many Cajun families in coastal Acadiana.
cajun • family • louisiana • acadiana • crabbing
Gumbo Time in Cajun Country
Cajuns refer to the fall and winter months as "gumbo weather" and look forward to indulging their taste buds with a favorite food tradition.
cajun • culture • food • tradition • acadiana
Cajuns refer to the fall and winter months as "gumbo weather" and look forward to indulging their taste buds with a favorite food tradition.
cajun • culture • food • tradition • acadiana
Home-Brewed Cajun Remedies
Cajun traditions include homebrewed remedies for flu and other ailments.
cajun • tradition • remedies • acadiana • louisiana
Cajun traditions include homebrewed remedies for flu and other ailments.
cajun • tradition • remedies • acadiana • louisiana
Lil Cajun's Science Test
Here are some fictional responses to science exam questions as they might have been answered by an academically-challenged young pupil in Cajun Country.
cajun • humor • school • acadiana • louisiana
Here are some fictional responses to science exam questions as they might have been answered by an academically-challenged young pupil in Cajun Country.
cajun • humor • school • acadiana • louisiana
Medical Terms for Cajuns
Excerpts from the non-existent "Medical Dictionary for Cajuns" are presented for readers' enjoyment.
cajun • humor • acadiana • louisiana • jokes
Excerpts from the non-existent "Medical Dictionary for Cajuns" are presented for readers' enjoyment.
cajun • humor • acadiana • louisiana • jokes
The Cajuns' Ethnic Epithet
An infamous ethnic epithet with debatable connotations is a rather controversial topic among the various facets of Cajun culture.
cajun • culture • language • french • conasse
An infamous ethnic epithet with debatable connotations is a rather controversial topic among the various facets of Cajun culture.
cajun • culture • language • french • conasse
The Omelette of Friendship
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.
cajun • french • abbeville • louisiana • acadiana
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.
cajun • french • abbeville • louisiana • acadiana
Weird Cajun Foods I Won't Eat
Most Cajun foods are great, but these are not among my favorites.
cajun • culture • food • acadiana • louisiana
Most Cajun foods are great, but these are not among my favorites.
cajun • culture • food • acadiana • louisiana
Where've All the Crawfish Gone?
Crawfish season is greatly anticipated by crustacean-loving Cajuns in south Louisiana, but the 2001 outlook is bleak.
cajuns • acadiana • louisiana • crawfish • food
Crawfish season is greatly anticipated by crustacean-loving Cajuns in south Louisiana, but the 2001 outlook is bleak.
cajuns • acadiana • louisiana • crawfish • food
Festival International de Louisiane
The annual festival is held the last full week of April in downtown Lafayette, LA as a way to appreciate both differences and similarities of the world's cultures.
festival international • louisiana festivals • francophone festivals • cajun festivals • louisiana tourism
The annual festival is held the last full week of April in downtown Lafayette, LA as a way to appreciate both differences and similarities of the world's cultures.
festival international • louisiana festivals • francophone festivals • cajun festivals • louisiana tourism
How Cajuns Talk
The unique Cajun-French dialect is a charming part of the distinctive culture which permeates the Acadiana region in south Louisiana.
dialect • patois • language • cajun • french
The unique Cajun-French dialect is a charming part of the distinctive culture which permeates the Acadiana region in south Louisiana.
dialect • patois • language • cajun • french
Eastertime in Cajun Country
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.
cajuns • acadiana • louisiana • traditions • easter
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.
cajuns • acadiana • louisiana • traditions • easter
Mardi Gras in Cajun Country
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.
cajun • traditions • mardi gras • fat tuesday • acadiana
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.
cajun • traditions • mardi gras • fat tuesday • acadiana
Music of the Cajun Heartland
August could be designated as National Cajun Music Month because the musical heritage of Acadiana is a really hot phenomenon.
cajun • culture • music • traditions • french
August could be designated as National Cajun Music Month because the musical heritage of Acadiana is a really hot phenomenon.
cajun • culture • music • traditions • french
Who Are the Cajuns?
An introduction to the Cajun Culture topic, this initial article characterizes the Cajun people and gives some background information about their special heritage.
culture • cajun • louisiana • acadians • ancestry
An introduction to the Cajun Culture topic, this initial article characterizes the Cajun people and gives some background information about their special heritage.
culture • cajun • louisiana • acadians • ancestry
Visiting the Conrad Rice Mill
It only takes a day in Cajun Country to realize rice is a meal staple. Peek into America's oldest rice mill to learn how the grain is processed from field to table.
conrad rice mill • travel to cajun county • oldest rice mill • things to do in cajun country • things to do in lafayette
It only takes a day in Cajun Country to realize rice is a meal staple. Peek into America's oldest rice mill to learn how the grain is processed from field to table.
conrad rice mill • travel to cajun county • oldest rice mill • things to do in cajun country • things to do in lafayette
Cajuns Celebrate "La Toussaint"
Acadiana's cemeteries have more than their usual share of visitors during the early fall as Cajun families prepare for La Toussaint.
cajuns • culture • traditions • families • all saints day
Acadiana's cemeteries have more than their usual share of visitors during the early fall as Cajun families prepare for La Toussaint.
cajuns • culture • traditions • families • all saints day
Les Raconters: Cajun Storytellers
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.
cajun • culture • traditions • storytelling • raconters
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.
cajun • culture • traditions • storytelling • raconters
Reflection About Changes
Reflections about recent changes seem appropriate to the old adage that nothing remains the same forever.
change • cajun • louisiana • culture
Reflections about recent changes seem appropriate to the old adage that nothing remains the same forever.
change • cajun • louisiana • culture
Driving Hazards to Kids
There are several different ways children can injure themselves and cause severe damage within later on in life. One of those ways is driving.
driving • kids • youth driving • driving • kids
There are several different ways children can injure themselves and cause severe damage within later on in life. One of those ways is driving.
driving • kids • youth driving • driving • kids
Real Cajun Crafts
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.
cajun • culture • traditions • crafts • louisiana
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.
cajun • culture • traditions • crafts • louisiana
Jimmy C. Newman, Legendary Cajun Singer
World-famous Cajun musician Jimmy C. Newman was recently honored as a Living Legend by the Acadian Museum of Erath in south Louisiana.
cajun • music • jimmy c. newman • louisiana • grand ole opry
World-famous Cajun musician Jimmy C. Newman was recently honored as a Living Legend by the Acadian Museum of Erath in south Louisiana.
cajun • music • jimmy c. newman • louisiana • grand ole opry
Erath: All-American and Cajun Too
The small Acadiana town of Erath celebrates the 4th of July with American patriotism and Cajun flair.
cajun • culture • traditions • erath • 4th of july
The small Acadiana town of Erath celebrates the 4th of July with American patriotism and Cajun flair.
cajun • culture • traditions • erath • 4th of july
Creole Is Not Cajun, & Vice Versa
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.
cajun • creole • culture • louisiana • heritage
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.
cajun • creole • culture • louisiana • heritage
Introducing Cajun Humor
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.
cajun • culture • humor • tradition • jokes
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.
cajun • culture • humor • tradition • jokes
Origins of Cajun & Creole French Cooking
How did both Cajun and Creole French refugee populations come to bring such distinct cuisines to Louisiana?
cajun cuisine • creole cuisine • cajun french cuisine • creole french cuisine • new orleans cuisine
How did both Cajun and Creole French refugee populations come to bring such distinct cuisines to Louisiana?
cajun cuisine • creole cuisine • cajun french cuisine • creole french cuisine • new orleans cuisine
When the truth isn't enough to set you free
Why are some convicted criminals being exonorated?
dna • evidence • test • crime • criminal
Why are some convicted criminals being exonorated?
dna • evidence • test • crime • criminal
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