1.8 b. Cajun Music
Louisiana’s Cajun music has been influenced by a rich blend of musical traditions.
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1.8 b. Traditional New Orleans Jazz
Experimenting and improvising are important parts of this American musical form.
1.8 b. Zydeco
The accordion and rubboard are the lead instruments in this musical form.
1.8 d. Cabildo
This historic building in New Orleans has played an important role in Louisiana’s government and is now a museum.
1.8 d. New State Capitol
The current Louisiana State Capitol is the tallest capitol building in the United States.
1.8 d. Old State Capitol
The Old State Capitol in Baton Rouge is now a museum.
1.8 d. St. Louis Cathedral
This place of religious worship is one of New Orleans’s best-known buildings.
1.8 e. King Cake
King cakes are a sweet bread or pastry usually decorated in purple, green, and gold.
1.8 e. Lagniappe
A popular term in Louisiana usually tied to the gifting of something small—or a little something extra—with a purchase.
1.8 f. Beignets
Beignets are a powdered sugar–covered treat.
1.8 f. Bread Pudding
Recipes for this baked dessert can turn stale bread into a delicious treat.
1.8 f. Gumbo
Gumbo is a thick soup popular in Louisiana.
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