Still more information:
Several thousand of the exiled Acadians came to live in Louisiana.
They kept much of their culture, and also absorbed some of the other cultural influences. The German, French, Spanish, English, African American, Native American and other cultures added to the Acadian culture to produce Cajun culture. Today's Cajuns may have roots that go back to the Acadians, but you will probably find all these other cultures merged with the Acadians. And that is the definition of "Cajun" today.
Again more nostalgia: My 2nd grade class photo gives me that same impression, though I was living in New Orleans, not in Acadiana.
Look at the names of my classmates from the past. Can you guess their origins?
This time it's easier to find Jane.
And Diane Romig. We were friends growing up together in the same neighborhood. Today she lives in Church Point, 35 km northwest of Lafayette...and I'm going to see her in a few weeks time...and we haven't seen each other since we were about 15, the last time I was in New Orleans! And that was a very long time ago!
http://www.churchpoint-la.com/index.html http://www.churchpoint-la.com/history.html
Jane
Jane 1st grade
Jane 2nd grade..in case you didn't find me in the class picture
Diane 1st grade
Diane and Jane, young teenagers
Information / nostalgia / and it's time for your first
MINI-QUIZ:
1. What are the 3 states that border Louisiana?
2. Louisiana can be divided into 5 regions. Beginning in the north with North Louisiana, what are the names of the 4 other regions?
3. Do you remember what the population of Louisiana is?
4. What can you see on the flag of Louisiana?
Should you have forgotten any of this information, go back to the beginning of this blog to find the answers.
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