Cajun French is a unique dialect only found in a small region of the world. Its influence can be heard in Southeast Texas music and even seen as the names of many local streets. However, Cajun ...

Landry spoke of his relationship with the French language and his Cajun Heritage. He signaled support for keeping the use of the vernacular alive. “French makes Louisiana unique,” Landry said.

One card has a picture of a smiling alligator on it, along with different words for the animal: un alligator in standard French; un cocodrie in Cajun French ... the French language, and while ...

"And then they danced." Music in homes and dance halls has served to keep Cajun heritage (including the French language) alive. About an hour north of Lafayette, the town of Eunice (pop.

Author Jason Theriot tell stories of French-speaking Louisiana residents who found that their language and way of life served as valuable tools in the battle for freedom.

Learn about the Savoy legacy that has preserved Cajun music and culture in Eunice and throughout south Louisiana.

The author, who is of Cajun-Acadian heritage ... recognized the benefits these French-speaking Cajuns brought to communications with their ability to speak the language of the local people.