Collection:LPB

Genre: French

Place Covered: Lafayette, Lafayette Parish, Louisiana, Lake Charles, Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana

Copyright Holder: Louisiana Educational Television Authority

Date Issued: 1983-06-5

Duration: 00:27:22

Subjects: Cajun French dialect | French language | Theater

Contributors:

• Gustin, Philippe Interviewer
• Hebert, Judith Interviewee
• Bernard, Bertha Interviewee
• Fuselier, Burley Performer
• Fuselier, Belle Performer
• Fruge, George Performer
• O'Neal, Christopher Performer
• Gaspar, Sonia Performer
• Delorme, Daniele Performer

This episode of the series “En Francais” from June 5, 1983, features Philippe Gustin’s interview with Judith Hebert, Bertha Bernard, and a member of the Lafayette Centennial Commission. They discuss the plans to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the city of Lafayette, Louisiana, throughout 1984. This episode also includes a performance of the Cajun French play “Berceuses, Capots, et Maringouins” by Le Theatre Acadiens de Lac Charles, or the Acadian Club of Lake Charles. This episode was preserved through a 2018 CLIR Recordings at Risk Grant.