"Louisiana is an anomaly. Having been
born and raised in Cajun Country, I become more aware of this whenever I
meet people from other states. Louisiana is a melting pot - a gumbo if
you will - of various cultures and traditions. This variety even extends
to the cultural phenomenon of Mardi Gras, which is celebrated today.
When people think of Mardi Gras they often imagine New Orleans with its
beads, bright colors, exotic floats, etc. However, there is a region of south-central Louisiana where Mardi Gras looks quite different: Acadiana or the 'Cajun Heartland'.
"There are, of course, many similarities
in the way that New Orleans and Acadiana celebrate Mardi Gras. Yet,
there are some notable differences found in Acadiana's culture, costumes, and customs
that are unknown to most people. Regardless of location, Mardi Gras and
its surrounding celebrations are meant to serve as a preparation for
the forty days of Lent that follow. With this in mind, exploring some of
these unfamiliar customs can elicit new considerations when preparing
for Lent."
In a recent commentary, Brother Bertrand Hebert, O.P., reflected on different ways in which the Mardi Gras celebration may help prepare us for Lent."
To access Br. Bertrand's complete post, please visit:
Dominicana: La Joie de Vivre (25 FEB 20)
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