Le Courir De Mardi Gras
Jolie Louisiane
Details
Collection:LPB
Genre: French, Educational
Place Covered: Mamou, Evangeline Parish, Louisiana
Copyright Holder: Louisiana Educational Television Authority
Date Issued: 1975
Duration: 00:14:58
Subjects: Educational films | French language | Holidays | Courir de Mardi Gras | CAJUNS
Contributors:
- Dur, Lynn Host
- Bergen, Stuart Host
Description
This episode of “Jolie Louisiane” from 1975 features highlights from the “Courir de Mardi Gras” in Mamou, Louisiana. The Courir de Mardi Gras is the traditional Cajun Mardi Gras celebration where a group of riders on horseback move from house to house gathering the ingredients for a communal gumbo. Host Lynn Durr also teaches children French words related to Mardi Gras costumes. Host Stuart Bergen closes the show with a song.