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5 Culture Regions of Louisiana

5 Culture Regions of Louisiana. Sportsman’s Paradise. North Louisiana First Inhabitants – English & African Americans Fishing, hunting, and hiking Music: Gospel, Old time country, & Bluegrass Food: Barbeque, cornbread, & grits. Crossroads. Central Louisiana

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5 Culture Regions of Louisiana

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  1. 5 Culture Regions of Louisiana

  2. Sportsman’s Paradise • North Louisiana • First Inhabitants – English & African Americans • Fishing, hunting, and hiking • Music: Gospel, Old time country, & Bluegrass • Food: Barbeque, cornbread, & grits

  3. Crossroads • Central Louisiana • Settled by the French (oldest city – Natchitoches • Hunting, fishing, spotting wildlife (Toledo Bend) • Music: Blues, rock-n-roll, country • Food: Southern cooking (chicken-fried steak), pecan pies

  4. Cajun Country • Southwest Louisiana • Settled by the French (forced out Nova Scotia) • Home of the Cajun’s, Acadians, & Creoles • Music: Cajun and Zydeco • Food: Gumbo, Boudin, Jambalaya, & crawfish

  5. Plantation Country • South central Louisiana • Diverse group – African Americans, Italians, Asians, & Cajuns • Work performed by slaves • Cotton, tobacco, sugar, & indigo • Music: Blues and hymns • Food:

  6. Greater New Orleans • Southeast Louisiana • French and Spanish • Oldest Section: French Quarter • Festivals (Mardi Gras, Jazz Fest) • Music: Birthplace of Jazz • Food: Gumbo, red beans & rice, po-boys, beignets

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