Louisiana Culture

Why was the Creole culture important during the 1930s and 40s in Louisiana?

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Creole from Louisiana or new-Orleans ?

I was wondering okay i’m half haitian i speak creole , french and spanish .I know they have some creole speaking people in Louisiana and they speak french also but you not considered a creole if you are not white spanish looking so my question was :
What is a creole from louisiana person ?? and
Do they speak french or creole ?
Why aren’t the darker Blacks that speak the language consider creoles from there ?
And how did the spanish get involved in a french speaking culture ?
Please enlightin me i don’t understand this matter ??
thank you i was just asking about the shades in complexion becuse i was told only light skins where considered creole there sorry if i offended anyone Thanks
Merci bien mwen parler creole mwe conten conin gen lot moun ki pale sa tou
Messi
je parle francais aussi Corsaire

Creole is the non-Anglo-Saxon culture and life-style that flourished in Louisiana before it became a part of the United States in 1803.

Louisiana Creole is a blending of three different ethnic influences: the west European, west African, and includes a significant input from the Native American. BEFORE Louisiana was purchased into the Union, (otherwise before Whites got a hold of it & ripped the defintion apart) Creole was NOT a thing of skin complexion. It was whether or not your bloodline derived from the above stated places. There are Creoles who are extremely dark, and Creoles who can pass for white. And in the past, all were accepted as Creole. NOW…its more a thing of skin complexion. Society has made it so that people only believe u can truly be Creole if u are light skinned with wavy or bone straight hair. But this is not the case at all. The majority of creoles vary between many shades, and those from Louisian typically speak broken French.

Savoy Music Center, Eunice, La

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Savoy Music Center, Eunice, La


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Savoy Music Center, Eunice, La


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Savoy Music Center, Eunice, La


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Questions about Louisiana?

I am considering moving to Louisiana next year. I have a good group of friends, support system and place of worship there that I am fairly connected with.

What I question is the environment/culture. I currently live in Wisconsin, and worry about the differences,

What is the food like? I’ve heard a vast array of things, and don’t know fact from fiction.

What is the wildlife like? What about insects?

I’ve heard there are roaches….if you get your home sprayed, will they still come around?

I am fine with the weather/temperature/etc. That will not bother me at all.

Is it a safe area to live (Baton Rouge)?

Is Louisiana a Republican or Democratic state overall?

What is the sales tax when you buy stuff…in Wisconsin it is 5.01%, wondering what it is in LA?

I have done a lot of research online, and have not found much on any of these subjects.

Thank you in advance.

The culture is unlike anywhere you may have been. It is very unique, but I have not ever heard of anyone complain yet about out way of living.

Food is very abundant and cheap. You will have many seafood restaurants to choose from, though we do have great steak restaurants also. Plus, many people have craw fish or crab boils, and both are very delicious.

Our wildlife is very spread out. We have bears, coyotes, shrimp, trout, ducks, and deer. We have many kinds of insects, just about anything you can think of. Roaches are plentiful, but if you keep up with a routine spray around your house, you should be fine.

Baton Rouge is a pretty safe area to live. We have well established neighborhoods and communities all around.

Louisiana is pretty dominant Republican state.

And our sales tax is currently at 4%

The Culinary Tour: a Gem in the Realm of Vacations

If you’re an avid traveller, you’re likely to have taken all the ‘usual’ vacations – from beach breaks and mountain retreats to spa getaways. And if you don’t get the opportunity to travel much, you’ll undoubtedly want your trips to be extraordinary and well-worth your time. The reality is that while there are countless types of fulfilling recreational pursuits out there, travellers are always looking for new and interesting ways to spend their vacations. After all, everyone wants to come away with a holiday experience that’s not only unique, but unforgettable.

A gem in the realm of vacations has long been the culinary tour. Yet this type of getaway has kept a perpetual sense of novelty, quite simply because there are so many ways to relish it. When you go to a beach, you can expect sun, sand and waves; but when you take a tour reflecting all the cultural and culinary influences upon the cuisine of a region, you might come away with much more than you bargained for. Simply put, if you love travelling, enjoy trying new things and can’t get your fill of good food, a culinary tour is the perfect type of vacation for you.

No matter where you go these days, there’s something delicious to eat. But there are certainly parts of the US which boast a rich culinary history. One of these is undoubtedly New Orleans, Louisiana. Sure, New Orleans is famous for its Mardi Gras celebration and Jazz Fest; but the city, known as “The Big Easy,” is also world-renowned for its culinary customs. New Orleans is noted for its mix of cultures, each of which has held on to its past traditions in some way – and food, like music, just happens to be one of the most prominent of these traditions.

Tour the city’s most famous kitchens and dining rooms – particularly in the French quarter and along Bourbon Street – and learn about the many ethnic influences that have helped shape its history and unique cuisine. Pick up on the culinary contributions of historic restaurants in the area, dating from 1840 to present, and learn the distinctions between Creole and Cajun foods! No matter how you go about it, you can’t go wrong with a culinary tour in New Orleans.

Alternatively, why not combine a culinary tour with a wine-tasting excursion? Napa Valley, California is undoubtedly the ideal destination if this idea strikes your fancy. Napa Valley is the American capital of food and wine, and a region which attracts countless visitors from around the world each year. By touring a winery, you can come to appreciate the various processes involved in producing an exquisite wine – from harvesting and fermentation to ageing. And aside from all the fantastic culinary treasures and premium wines, you can expect stunning, picturesque scenery. Whether you’re a novice or an accomplished wine connoisseur, a wine and culinary tour in Napa Valley is guaranteed to delight you. Moreover, Napa Valley is just 30 miles north of San Francisco, so you could easily make your way down to try the culinary treats of the “Golden Gate City” – which includes those in America’s largest Chinatown.

If you’re considering a culinary tour, rest assured that you’ll find a number of fantastic options for accommodation – regardless of whether you’re off to the east coast, west coast or deep south. A culinary tour is truly one of the best ways to become acquainted with a city’s culture and unique character – so why not book a culinary tour today and prepare to have your taste buds dazzled!

Martin Mcallister
http://www.articlesbase.com/travel-articles/the-culinary-tour-a-gem-in-the-realm-of-vacations-90949.html

For men who find Louisiana Creole women unattractive?

Why? No one ever gives a direct answer, they simply say "they are not my type" or "I’m just not interested in them."

Is it their physical appearance? Culture and customs? Maybe embarrassment you’ll bring to your family? And for men that don’t find Louisiana Creole women attractive, is it because of all the old stereotypes you are *afraid* a Louisiana Creole woman might have?

I’m not getting it.

It’s the hoodoo.

Oil Spill Threatening Fishing Economy, Culture in Louisiana

U.S. authorities have expanded fishing restrictions in the Gulf of Mexico because of fears of contamination from the BP oil leak. The spill poses a threat to the safety of seafood from the Gulf, and the future of the fishing industry in Louisiana and nearby states. VOA’s Brian Wagner has more.

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I am looking for Indian museum, reservations and or culture ?

We will be traveling from Memphis TN down to Monroe Louisiana to New Orleans.Friends coming from London England for vacation,would love to share our Native Indian History with them.
I have searched the web and not found anything other than casinos.(unless there is history at the casinos I am not aware of )Wanting a place packed full of history.I want them to leave feeling impressed .Thank you for any help

Here are some links. The may or may not be useful but it was all I found on my lunch break. lol
I think the must see on the list is Poverty Point. That alone should sufficiently WOW your friends. I hope it helped a bit anyway.

Feel free to email if you’d like and maybe I can come up with more.

http://www.missouri-vacations.com/missouri-native-american-history/index.htm

http://www.accessgenealogy.com/native/missouri/

http://cita.chattanooga.org/naplaces-tn.html

http://www.tnvacation.com/listing/native_american/

http://www.nps.gov/trte/

http://www.nps.gov/cuga/planyourvisit/things2do.htm

http://www.exploresouthernhistory.com/poverty2.html

http://www.nps.gov/popo

Is Louisiana a nice place to live?

I live in MS right now..and I’ve always said I’m not staying here. Well I’m 21 and I’m ready to leave. I want to stay in the south though. I really like Louisiana and it seems like a cool place .. full of life and culture.

Louisiana is a great place to live, where are you looking at> Baton Rouge (where i live now) it a very nice place and Lafeyette is growing into the state’s best place to live, New Orleans (where i was born and raised) is great too don’t believe what other people say, i’m there almost every weekend, its not the same but its not a war zone either. it really depends on what u wanna do out here, there is a big need in the Medical field, the wanted ads section has almost a full page of medical jobs. you can probaly fidn a job in any field you want, or if you just wana party, whatever, you will find that here too, the culture is amazing. i would recommend coming and visiting for like a weekend whatever city or town you plan to move to, get a feel for the place.

What comes to your mind first when you think of these states (its culture)…?

……Florida, New York, Kentucky, California and Louisiana

This is for a project, thanks for your help

florida- oranges, sunny, puerto ricans, cubans, beaches, SPRING BREAK!, Real World Miami.

New York – City, Buffalo, Sabres, My house, My friends, Love, cultural, history

Kentucky – Hicks, trucks, fields, farm land, cows

California – Lemoore, Beaches, Sun Sun Sun, Hot surfers, Raisins

Louisiana – New Orleans, Jazz bands, slavery, vacation of 96′, Mardi Gras!!!