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The French word créole is derived from the Portuguese word crioulo, which describes people born in the Americas as opposed to Spain. Louisiane creoles were referred to as criollos, to distinguish the two groups of New Orleans area and Acadiana creoles. Fast forward to present day and the word creole has grown to not only identifying a group of people but encompassing a rich culture that's still being discovered.
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Lafayette's blog showcasing the food, music, culture and history at the heart of Cajun & Creole Country.
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The city of Lafayette, LA is located in the center of Lafayette Parish at the intersection of I-10 and I-49 between New Orleans and Houston and only 35 miles north of the Gulf of Mexico.
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