Creole Culture

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.

Exploring Lafayette's Heritage

African American History and its Relationship with Creole Culture

Inspiration Journal

Lafayette's blog showcasing the food, music, culture and history at the heart of Cajun & Creole Country.

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Cajun Music

Cajun music is a central component and marker of Cajun identity and culture in southwestern Louisiana. Largely accordion and fiddle-based and primarily sung in vernacular French…

December Events Spotlight

If you're looking to spend some time in the heart of Louisiana's Cajun and Creole Country and want to know what events are happening, you're in the right place!…

Getting to Lafayette

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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