August 15th marked a meaningful day across Acadiana as communities gathered to celebrate National Acadian Day, honoring the descendants of French settlers who were exiled from Canada in the 18th century and found new homes in Louisiana.
“Almost every little town takes part in the celebration, and so Rayne wanted to create an Acadian Day for themselves,” said one local organizer.
The day’s festivities in Rayne included traditional Cajun music, French table talk, storytelling, and other activities that preserve and promote Acadian heritage for future generations…