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Vice’s new documentary, “Vice’s Guide to Mardi Gras,” explores the Cajun tradition of Mardi Gras, known as Courir de Mardi Gras. The documentary highlights the physicality and revelry of ...
From Behind the Mask: Essays on South Louisiana Mardi Gras Runs, details rural Cajun culture in a comprehensive collection of essays on Mardi Gras from Best of The Beat Lifetime Achievement in Music ...
EUNICE, La. (KLFY) — The Courir de Mardi Gras tradition is still celebrated in Cajun Country, along with its traditional costumes. However, there are few traditional costume makers left.
At the time of the interview, Mardi Gras (March 4 this year) was right around the corner. It's a time of year that Rogers has always loved. CrawDaddy's Cajun owner Debbie Rogers, a native of New ...
They say Mardi Gras in Houma is a “true Cajun celebration” with 14 parades consisting of colorfully themed floats, talented marching bands and lots of unique throws. (Courtesy/Explore Houma ...
However, the most authentic Louisiana Mardi Gras traditions and celebrations can be found in Cajun Country during Courir de Mardi Gras. Cajun Country, or Acadiana, is a region in South Central ...
Louisiana was colonized first by the French before it became part of the U.S., and has retained strong French and Cajun culture and traditions, including Mardi Gras. There will be parades around ...