For the first time in over 47 years, the largest Cajun
and Creole festival in the world, Festivals Acadiens et Créoles in Lafayette, can be seen virtually by
tout le monde (or everybody). The festival kicks off with the yearly Cutting
of the Boudin tradition at 6 p.m. on October 9 and continues until October 11, and
you can experience the three-day festival from the comfort of your own home.
Streaming live from Lafayette, this celebration of Cajun and Creole heritage,
art, culture, and music can be found at
festivalsacadiens.com
or Facebook Live.
Streaming locations will be the Acadiana Center for the Arts, Blue Moon Saloon,
and Rock 'n' Bowl de Lafayette. Fun, virtual activities to satisfy your
festival needs include live and pre-recorded local musician performances,
workshops, cooking demonstrations and recipes with classic Louisiana dishes,
and even a virtual race you can run from anywhere in the world.
In an article on MyNewOrleans.com,
Festivals Acadiens et Créoles Founder and Board President Barry
Ancelet emphasized the significance of recognizing and supporting economic
communities hit hard by the ongoing pandemic, such as musicians, restaurants,
and artisans. Ancelet added that because we have all undergone tough times throughout
this unusual year, a reason to celebrate is deserved, even if it means partying
virtually in the safest way possible.
How
to Tune In: Listen or watch live via FESTV's HD sound on festivalsacadiens.com or facebook.com/festivalsacadiens.
When:
October 9 - October 11, starting at 6 p.m.
Where to Get Merchandise: festivalsacadiens.com and
Cafe 20.3 (1500 General Mouton
Ave., Lafayette)
About Festivals Acadiens et Créoles
The festival traces its roots
back to 1974, when the first Tribute to Cajun Music Festival was organized by
CODOFIL. Festivals Acadiens et Créoles officially started in 1977, featuring
food, music, and crafts to entertain its audience. Over the years, the festival
has expanded to multiple-day events and activities in Lafayette during the
second full weekend of October. Festivals Acadiens et
Créoles functions as a nonprofit
organization run by community boards and community volunteers.
