The Mardi Gras Indian culture was created by slaves who fused aspects of different cultures that inspired them. This concept of combining influences is what continues to cause all types of cultures to evolve. The Mardi Gras Indians have effectively influenced many different types of...
The History of Mardi GrasIn French Mardi Gras means “fat Tuesday.†It is celebrated 41 days before Easter Sunday, which is determined by the Catholic Church from the lunar calendar. It can fall anywhere from February 3 to March 9. Mardi Gras began in Paris,...
Twirling and whirling, frolicking and dancing – these are the flambeaux carriers that illuminate the streets with the flames of their torches as they bring liveliness and excitement to the Mardi Gras parades. The tradition of the flambeaux serves an interesting purpose, was introduced at...