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The flag of Acadiana (drapeau de l'Acadiane) represents the Acadian 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 .
Map showing the flags of the 50 states of the United States, its five territories, and the capital district, Washington, D.C.. The flags of the U.S. states, territories, and the District of Columbia (Washington, D.C.) exhibit a variety of regional influences and local histories, as well as different styles and design principles.
A description of this flag follows: To symbolize the French heritage and origin of the Acadians there are three silver fleur-des-lis on a blue background. To symbolize Spain, who governed Louisiana for 40 years and was in possession of the Louisiana territory when the Acadians arrived, the old arms of the Castille, a gold tower on a red field.
The abundance of swamps and marshes previously made Acadiana difficult to access, a major reason for the near isolation of the early Cajun people. After oil was found in the area in the early 20th century, oil industry development was geared to improving access by roads and waterways. Damage has been done to the region by dredging and ...
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A sheet of "I Voted" stickers in Alameda County, California, 2006. An "I Voted" sticker is given to voters in the United States.Popular nationally since the 1980s, the stickers often feature the text "I Voted" in English or other local languages, with many featuring the United States flag and other patriotic themes.
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Cajun music is evolved from its roots in the music of the French-speaking Catholics of Canada. In earlier years, the fiddle was the predominant instrument, but gradually the accordion has come to share the limelight. Cajun music gained national attention in 2007, when the Grammy Award for Best Zydeco or Cajun Music Album category was created. [50]