Music filled the air, the smell of smothered duck drifted across the grounds, and players gathered to toss steel boules in a game rooted in French tradition at Festival Acadiens et Créoles, held Oct. 9-11 at Girard Park in Lafayette.
The annual festival, which began in 1974, continues to draw large crowds to celebrate the music, food and language of Acadiana.
For the people who perform, cook and play there, the festival is more than a gathering. It is a way to keep Cajun French culture alive and pass traditions on to the next generation.
Music that makes the dust fly
For Geno Delafose, founder of the band French Rockin’ Boogie, a good set is one that gets people moving…