cajun culture

Our food, our music, and the way we talk are all things only experienced here. If someone isn't from here they're probably going to have a tough time figuring out what's going on.

A recent survey of American accents has Cajun and New Orleans accents listed in the top 10 favorites in the world.

We've gathered eight Cajun books available in the gift shop at Vermilionville that would make great presents for anyone on your list this Christmas.

Growing up around Acadiana, there are certain smells that wind up being woven into our DNA.

Did you know Cooter Brown was supposedly a real person from Louisiana who lived somewhere in Acadiana?

Not all heroes wear capes, in Louisiana many heroes wear aprons instead. Here's what you told us about your Cajun Superpower.

If you started your own Zydeco band, what would you call it? Find out with our "Zydeco Band Name Generator"!

Louisiana and Cajun Culture have so many local creepy legends that when it comes to Halloween, you don't have to look very hard for a great costume.

The out-of-towners were hoping to get some authentic, delicious Cajun food and, they did...but when they least expected it, they got much more.

There are many Cajun last names that even folks born and raised in Acadiana get wrong from time to time.

It seems a new "official" beer of Acadiana has been crowned but, it's almost like we don't want to admit it.

Could restaurants fraudulently selling horrible "Cajun" or "Creole" food to unsuspecting customers be in violation of the Interstate Commerce Clause?

If you suddenly woke in someone's house, not knowing them, or knowing where you are, could you figure out if the people who lived there were from Acadiana?

In 1986 "Belizaire the Cajun" was released in theaters around the U.S. UL has announced a special celebration to commemorate the film's 35th anniversary.

We found one big name at the top of the list, in second place an instant roux that's made in Ville Platte, Louisiana and a tie for the 4th place spot by two not-so-big names.

It's time to get "hydrated and motivated" with the latest Cajun YouTube sensation Stalekracker!

Here in Acadiana, we have our own unique ways of celebrating holidays, and New Year's Eve is no exception.

I am a skeptic by nature so, I must admit, some of these sound very far-fetched. Especially the one about eating the boiled chicken foot.

Obviously, We know how to cook really, really well. So, when it comes to a Holiday centered around food, we don't "just cook".

When you take a look at all of the great things a Cajun man can bring to a relationship, it quickly becomes clear there's more than meets the eye.