Mamou mardi gras 2010 - by HCProductions.org

Traditional Mardi Gras is a great deal different from the over commercialized Mardi Gras such as New Orleans. This is just a small sample of some of the rich Cajun culture distinct to Louisiana and one of the only cultures native to the United States. This video specifically covers the Mardis Gras of the town of Mamou, Louisiana...the home of Cajun music. Enjoy and remember, though there may be some libation involved...the TRUE Mardis Gras is NOT just about boobies and beads...look it up and learn the cultural tradition for yourself.

Video courtesy of Christopher Jordan
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[schymcgee]

@cagedpet STEVE LAFLEUR

[pookoos]

@chavaleah812 That annoys me too. I think it's basically misguided tourists. The same thing happens at Carnival in Rio. It's not the insane orgy people think it is.

[cagedpet]

Who is the artist singing?

[mizlandry]

love this but to be fair, the mardi gras in NOLA is more than boobs and beads, too. i love it all.

[chavaleah812]

Thanks for posting about the real spirit of Mardi Gras...it's a shame that some folks think it about boobs and beads.

[gcpropertymanagement]

It looks like the fun the average person could have. It reminds me of the horsemen I used to know. There was libation to some degree then, too.

[jocko500]

wish i was there taking photos

[Horseland9]

WOOHOO!

[angelblue310]

been doing every yer since i was a baby.My mom is from Mamou and my Dad is from Pine Prairie

[tikeman1]

Love it every year