- Cajuns - Wikipedia
Living in a relatively isolated region until the early 20th century, Cajuns today are largely assimilated into the mainstream society and culture Some Cajuns live in communities outside Louisiana Also, some people identify themselves as Cajun culturally despite lacking Acadian ancestry
- What’s the Difference Between Cajun and Creole—Or Is There One?
Today, common understanding holds that Cajuns are white and Creoles are Black or mixed race; Creoles are from New Orleans, while Cajuns populate the rural parts of South Louisiana
- Cajun | Louisiana, Creole, French-speaking | Britannica
Cajun, descendant of Roman Catholic French Canadians whom the British, in the 18th century, drove from the captured French colony of Acadia (now Nova Scotia and adjacent areas) and who settled in the fertile bayou lands of southern Louisiana The Cajuns today form small, compact, generally
- Cajun vs. Creole: Understanding the Cultures of Louisiana
Though often conflated, Cajun and Creole cultures have distinct histories, traditions, and identities Exploring their differences not only enriches our understanding of Louisiana’s heritage but also celebrates the unique contributions each group has made to the state’s rich cultural fabric
- Top 10 Cajun Things to Do in Louisiana
Want to experience everything Cajun? Try these top Cajun things to do in Louisiana 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 Little-known History and Culture of Cajun People
A quaint French-speaking people, the Cajuns or Acadians initially settled down in the areas of Canada, which are known to us today as Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, and Prince Edward Island This settlement of theirs was known as Acadie
- What is a Cajun? - Acadian Genealogy - Historical Acadian-Cajun Resources
They are descendants of some of the first white men to settle North America, coming from Brittany, Poitou, Normandy and across France, to establish their first permanent colony in what is now the Province of Nova Scotia, Canada That was in 1604, three years before Jamestown, four years before Quebec, and 15 years before the Mayflower
- Cajuns - Encyclopedia. com
Cajuns are known for devotion to family life, Roman Catholicism, hunting and fishing, and ‘passing’ a good time Their cuisine and music enjoy widespread popularity in the US, as manifestations of the Cajun motto: Laissez les bons temps rouler!
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