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PICTURES FROM THE FRENCH QUARTER
The group experienced the uniqueness of the city as a way to further understand the impact of our efforts. Because New Orleans has such a vibrant and historic heritage, it is especially vital that we work to preserve what is left.
We learned that from its beginnings as the major slave trade port of the United States and throughout its history of bringing together African, Caribbean, European, and Native American people, the traditions of New Orleans's neighborhoods grew. The city established its own style of food, storytelling, and religious ceremonies because its population was so diverse and unique, unmatched by that of any other American city. New Orleans is the only metropolis in the world that can claim to have conceived its own style of food. Both the separate cuisines of Creole and Cajun originated in the city. Jazz music originated from many different traditions that the Germans, Irish, and Italians blended with Creole style music and African drumming and dancing. New Orleans is known domestically and internationally as the "city of festivals," with the most famous parade of all being Mardi Gras, or "Fat Tuesday." Photo above right: Aaron Lassila, Vanessa Hurst, Heather Ronning and Leah Mirzamohammadi
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We had a great meal together at the Crescent City Brewhouse before boarding the bus for Minnesota. Red Snapper and traditional New Orleans Pecan Bread Pudding were on the menu and a live jazz band played for us. Outside the restaurant, the city was filled with more visitors than we had seen before because of the Saints play-off game later that day. (Saints won 10-6). Special thanks to Duluthian Francis Heid for donating the farewell meal. It was very much appreciated for a couple of reasons: it wasn't camp food and many of us were running out of funds.
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| Courtney Wright finds a friend | Courtney Wright, Vanessa Hurst, Lindsay Siolka, and Shana Secory | Alyssa DeHate, Leah Mirzamohammadi, Heather Ronning | A street performer and fan |
Here's a list of things that are in New Orleans and not in Minnesota. It's from a game we played about who could think of the most unique items. Jaci Bernard won.
| Mardi Gras Delta Burke |
Shrimp Boats French Quarter |
Southern Accents Tulane Univ. |
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