Describe the atmosphere at Fred's Lounge in Mamou on a Saturday morning.
What is the countryside like in South Louisiana? Think of the swamps and bayous.
Watch the houseparty at the Trahans'. What is a typical Cajun houseparty like?
Characterize Cajun music. Think of the instruments, the rhythm and the way it is sung.
What information do you get about the origin of the Cajuns? Where are they from? Note down the most important facts about their odyssey through North America.
What information do you get about their language, their food and their way of life?
Why were the Cajuns often called 'hillbillies'?
Describe the production of rice in Louisiana and say what it is used for.
Crawfish are very popular in Louisiana. Where are they fished? What are they used for?
Collect information on the production of tabasco sauce. What is it made of? When is the capsicum pepper picked?
The production of crude oil and gas has played an increasing role in Louisiana. Where are they produced? Describe the offshore production in your own words.
In what way has the oil industry influenced the south west of Louisiana?
Where did the black Creoles in Louisiana come from originally?
What kind of music is typical of them? Characterize it and compare it to white Cajun music.
