The 3rd Annual FREE Okra Music Arts Festival – A Huge Success! We are thrilled to announce that the 3rd Annual FREE Okra Music Arts Festival was a resounding success! The day was filled with vibrant music, delicious food, and a wonderful community spirit. We are incredibly grateful to everyone who came out to support […]
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New Affordable Housing Complex Opens in Opelousas Louisiana by LHC and Partners
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Today’s History Makers Creating Tomorrow’s Legacy
By: Erica Fox, Executive Director of Maison Creole de Freetown Cultural Museum Lafayette, La In the grand scheme of human history, the present moment is a fleeting thread, soon to be woven into the fabric of the past. It’s a common sentiment that we should learn from history, but it’s equally important to recognize that history is being made […]
“Creole Excellence Takes Center Stage: A Historic Tribute at Lafayette City Hall”
Written by Milton Arceneaux, Contributing Writer and Co-Founder of Louisiana Creole Culture www.creoleculture.com On September 30th, 2024, the Lafayette City Hall Atrium came alive with the portraits of 20 honorees, 1 highlighted artist, and a reconstructed image of an iconic community figure. This exhibit, now in its second year, celebrates the remarkable achievements of Creoles […]
Creole Culture Day: A Celebration of Heritage Through Tradition, Art, and Community
In an interview, Milton Arceneaux, co-founder of Louisiana Creole Culture, LLC, sharedthe vision behind the 3rd Annual Creole Culture Day and the Creole Culture Exhibit,taking place during Creole Heritage Month. These events are set to highlight the depth ofCreole heritage and its vibrant presence in Louisiana today. Louisiana Creole Culture, LLC, founded by Milton and […]