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The flag of Acadiana (drapeau de l'Acadiane) represents the Acadian (Cajun) ethnic region of southern Louisiana. It consists of two equal horizontal bands of blue (top) and red (bottom) bearing three white fleurs de lis and a gold castle, respectively, and a white isosceles triangle at the hoist, within which is a gold five-pointed star.
t. e. The Cajuns (/ ˈkeɪdʒənz /; French: les Cadjins [le kadʒɛ̃] or les Cadiens [le kadjɛ̃]), also known as Louisiana Acadians (French: les Acadiens), [4] are a Louisiana French ethnicity mainly found in the US state of Louisiana and surrounding Gulf Coast states. While Cajuns are usually described as the descendants of the Acadian ...
Acadiana (French and Louisiana French: L'Acadiane), also known as Cajun Country (Louisiana French: Le Pays Cadien), is the official name given to the French Louisiana region that has historically contained much of the state's Francophone population. [1] Many inhabitants of Cajun Country have Acadian ancestry and identify as Cajuns or Creoles. [2]
Louisiana Creole (Kréyol La Lwizyàn) is a French Creole[87]language spoken by the Louisiana Creole people and sometimes Cajuns and Anglo-residents of the state of Louisiana. The language consists of elements of French, Spanish, African(mainly from the Senegambian region),[88]and Native Americanroots.
v. t. e. Louisiana Creole cuisine (French: cuisine créole, Louisiana Creole: manjé kréyòl, Spanish: cocina criolla) is a style of cooking originating in Louisiana, United States, which blends West African, French, Spanish, and Native American influences, [1][2] as well as influences from the general cuisine of the Southern United States.
The French Louisianians (French: Louisianais), also known as Louisiana French, [2][3] are Latin French people native to the states that were established out of French Louisiana. They are commonly referred to as French Creoles (French: Créoles). [4][5] Today, the most famous Louisiana French groups are the Alabama Creoles (including Alabama ...
Louisiana launched the Ragin' Cajun Radio Network in August 2011. The Network is a series of radio and television networks that provide access to sporting events throughout the state of Louisiana. Two Lafayette radio stations, KPEL-AM and KHXT-FM , provide play by play radio commentary called by broadcasters Jay Walker, and Steve Peloquin.
Creole cuisine is a fusion, unique to the New Orleans area, of French, Spanish, West African, and Native American cuisine. It was also influenced by later immigrants from Germany, Italy (particularly Sicily), and other locations. Like French food, it sometimes makes use of rich sauces and complex preparation techniques.