cajun culture

In Acadiana you'll find hundreds of Cajun last names like Landry, Broussard, Hebert, LeBlanc, and many more. But, what do those Cajun Last Names actually mean?

There are many Cajun last names that even folks born and raised in Acadiana get wrong from time to time.

How many of these Cajun Wheel of Fortune puzzles can you figure out?

The out-of-towners were hoping to get some authentic, delicious Cajun food and, they did...but when they least expected it, they got much more.

For folks who might now know what we're all about, here is the official unofficial guide to "Nine Things To Expect When A Cajun Moves To Your Town".

Is your name or the name of someone you know on this list? We may have broken spell check with this one...

If you suddenly woke in someone's house, not knowing them, or knowing where you are, could you figure out if the people who lived there were from Acadiana?

What can you get to make the Cajun dad in your life happier than the late Ralph Begnaud in a Converse factory? Here are a few ideas...

It seems a new "official" beer of Acadiana has been crowned but, it's almost like we don't want to admit it.

Some of these might actually even be real, I'm not sure. I am definitely not responsible for making any of this up probably maybe...

Could restaurants fraudulently selling horrible "Cajun" or "Creole" food to unsuspecting customers be in violation of the Interstate Commerce Clause?

You thought the good ole Easter egg paque was only a South Louisiana thing? Come here and let us learn ya someting...

From the Boudreauxs to the Thibodeauxs, to the Robins to the Comeauxs, South Louisiana and Acadiana have the Cajun last name market cornered. Wait, is there even a market for that?

If you have one of these last names, consider yourself pretty unique. It also means your family was one of the first Acadians in South Louisiana.

In 1986 "Belizaire the Cajun" was released in theaters around the U.S. UL has announced a special celebration to commemorate the film's 35th anniversary.

Hey, entire whole wide world...you're welcome.

During WWII, young Cajun and Creole soldiers suddenly found themselves in crucial, invaluable roles that quite literally helped obtain victory in Europe.

We found one big name at the top of the list, in second place an instant roux that's made in Ville Platte, Louisiana and a tie for the 4th place spot by two not-so-big names.

If you really want to kick your Valentine's Day up a few notches, maybe this Cajun love spell is exactly what you need.

It's time to get "hydrated and motivated" with the latest Cajun YouTube sensation Stalekracker!