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Differences get bigger. In Mardi Gras' early days in Louisiana, the differences in the city and rural towns weren't so stark. Between 1700 and 1800s, most celebrations in New Orleans were just The run in Soileau, Louisiana is one of the few Creole Courir de Mardi Gras in southwest Louisiana, and is thought to be just as old as the Cajun versions. The rural community of Soileau is located to the west of Duralde in Allen Parish, Louisiana not far from the Evangeline Parish, Louisiana line. Well, the rural version, courir de Mardi Gras, is a crazy beggin’ ritual where masked folks go runnin’ ‘round the countryside from house to house to get makin’s for a big ol’ gumbo. Some of the costuming, like the pointed hats, date back to medieval France and poke fun at medieval social institutions, like the royalty or the Church. Louisiana’s rural Mardi Gras experience is indeed like no other celebration, at least in the United States, and is certainly a time that will create memories for those who experience it. The coming of spring is a naturally fertile time of year, bringing a rush of new energy after what can be a cold and wet Louisiana winter. Lake Charles, LA (KPLC) - You may have caught beads in the French Quarter, but have you ever danced for a chicken in the rural neighborhoods of Louisiana? LSU English professor and folklorist Carolyn Ware has studied the traditions of the Cajun Country Mardi Gras runs, including everything from begging for chicken and money to the performances Mardi Gras in Louisiana is a multifaceted celebration, extending far beyond the famed parades of New Orleans into the vibrant rural communities of Acadiana and beyond. From the horseback courirs of Cajun country to the trail rides and gumbo-filled gatherings of Creole traditions, these celebrations are steeped in rich history, cultural pride LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - From bulls parading down streets to the first Krewe of Krewes parade, Southwest Louisiana has a storied history when it comes to Mardi Gras. The earliest recorded Mardi Gras celebration in Southwest Louisiana was in 1882. However, the festivities died down soon after as Rooted in French medieval history and brought to Louisiana in the 19th century, Courir de Mardi Gras has many rituals that come together in a celebration on Fat Tuesday. It's commonly referred to as "the real Mardi Gras." The main event in a Cajun Country Mardi Gras is the traditional courir or “run” led by the capitaine of the Mardi Gras Special Issue, Southwestern Louisiana Mardi Gras. Journal of American Folklore 114, no. 452 (Spring 2001). Ware, Carolyn E. Cajun Women and Mardi Gras: Reading the Rules Backwards. Urbana: University of Illinois Press, 2007. ———. “Marketing Mardi Gras: Heritage Tourism in Rural Acadiana.” Western Folklore 62, no. 3 (Summer 2003): 157 When thinking about Louisiana Mardi Gras, the first thing that usually comes to mind is New Orleans Mardi Gras, with its crowned royalty and elaborate parades. However, the most authentic Built on Rural Traditions. In this, Grand Marais, corner of Louisiana, south of New Iberia and west of New Orleans in the rustic Iberia Parish, Mardi Gras is celebrated in a form that has been passed down through generations. Dance for a Chicken: The Cajun Mardi Gras. By Pat Mire . Mardi Gras celebrations assume the shape of a community and immediately reflect the strong conservative and innovative spirit needed for a healthy society. One Mardi Gras tradition which is often misunderstood and usually profoundly affects the sensibilities of outsiders is the rural Mardi Gras The event will begin at 10 a.m. with a screening of Pat Mire’s iconic Mardi Gras documentary, “Dance for a Chicken,” which reveals the secrets and history of the rural Mardi Gras run or Courir. Differences get bigger. In Mardi Gras' early days in Louisiana, the differences in the city and rural towns weren't so stark. Between 1700 and 1800s, most celebrations in New Orleans were just Gheens—sometimes called Vacherie by older residents—is a small village of roughly 2,000 people located in Lafourche Parish, approximately 28 miles south of Thibodaux. 1 Gheens is one of only two southeastern Louisiana communities that still practice the traditional Mardi Gras chase. 2 The history of this region's rural Mardi Gras customs has not been fully documented, so there is no What Mardi Gras looks like in rural Louisiana By Adam Brochstein | Feb. 28, 2020 Outside New Orleans, far from Bourbon Street, is a different kind of Mardi Gras. The events will be centered around Courir de Mardi Gras, which translates to "Fat Tuesday Run" in French, traces its origins to medieval France and was brought to rural Louisiana by French In south and southwest Louisiana, we find the other variant, the Courir de Mardi Gras that was popular among rural working-class families. While traditions vary by town, generally a Courir de Mardi Gras involves costumed revelers roaming the countryside by foot, with others on horseback, as jesters and beggars. For a large part of Louisiana, this isn’t the true Mardi Gras. We’re talking about local Cajun Mardi Gras—complete with a chicken chase! Cajun Mardi Gras, or Courir de Mardi Gras (Fat Tuesday Run), has been a staple in southern Louisiana for hundreds of years. The tradition dates back to 17th-century Europe; Europeans who settled in the
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