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Louisiana's Cajun History Louisiana’s Cajun culture runs deep. The word Cajun popped up in the 19th century to describe the Acadian people of Louisiana. The Acadians were descendants of the French Canadians who were settling in southern Louisiana…
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The Cajun culture in Louisiana is so different from the rest of Louisiana — and the U.S. in general! Since 1755, the Cajuns have created their own cuisine, musical styles and dialect (known as Cajun French). The Acadiana area even has its own…
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Cajun Holiday Dishes Most holiday meals in Cajun Country include dishes like seafood gumbo and oyster dressing, because it isn't a holiday dinner in South Louisiana without local seafood. Also typically on the table is fried turkey — or a…
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Louisiana is a state of true food lovers, so much so that food trails have popped up statewide in order to display each region's best culinary offerings. These food trails have been curated by the locals themselves, so you know they're the real…
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Situated south of Lafayette and north of the rich Gulf waters of Vermilion Bay, New Iberia abounds with Cajun cuisine, mom-and-pop diners, swamps to explore and so much more. Iberia Parish, of which New Iberia is the most populous city, was one of…
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The towns of Eunice, Opelousas, Arnaudville, Sunset and Grand Coteau offer so many diverse activities and attractions that they say it's gumbo for the soul! St. Landry Parish, located just a short drive north of Lafayette, is home to deep Cajun…
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With more than 400 fairs and festivals scheduled annually around the state, consider Louisiana the "Festival Capital of the World." Make a trip to celebrate some of our favorite things here in Louisiana — food, music and culture. Here’s just a…
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The allure of Louisiana's Cajun culture is everywhere in Lafourche Parish. Located just slightly southwest from New Orleans and spanning down into the isles in the Gulf, this area of Louisiana is full of adventure. Visit Cajun restaurants…
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Take a scenic drive along one of Louisiana’s 17 scenic byways. Each one tells its own unique tale as it weaves through the state. Traveling these Louisiana highways, you’ll get to know a little about the state’s natural beauty, its quaint towns…
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The Great River Road region between New Orleans and Baton Rouge lays claim to one of the more original public holiday-lighting displays you’ll find in Louisiana: Christmas bonfires on the Mississippi River levee. Louisiana’s Unique Christmas…