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The Cajun French

French Cajun culture is a rich tapestry woven from the history, language, cuisine, music, and traditions of the Cajun people, primarily found in Louisiana. The Cajuns, descendants of French-speaking Acadians, were expelled from their homeland in present-day Canada during the 18th century and resettled in the bayou regions of Louisiana. Historical Background The term “Cajun” […]

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The Huguenots – England’s first refugees

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Post date August 9, 2024
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In English, the term refugee derives from the root word refuge, from Old French refuge, meaning “hiding place”. It refers to “shelter or protection from danger or distress”, from Latin fugere, “to flee”, and refugium, “a taking [of] refuge, place to flee back to”. In Western history, the term was first applied to French Protestant Huguenots looking for a safe place against Catholic persecution. The […]

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