Louisiana | Hole in the Donut Cultural Travel

VIDEO: Dancing with the Mardi Gras Indians in New Orleans

July 24, 2019May 1, 2013 by Barbara Weibel

Big Chief costumes take up to a year to make, cost thousands of dolars, and can weigh more than 100 pounds

Mardi Gras Indians – the Most Mysterious and Least Understood Tradition in New Orleans

April 26, 2020April 30, 2013 by Barbara Weibel

Like a proud peacock, the Big Chief strutted around the courtyard, showing off his hand-beaded and sequined costume. Carefully balancing his neon-orange feathered headdress, he strode purposefully toward the Big Chief from a competing tribe. Just inches apart, they stopped in their tracks. Arms crossed over their broad chests, they glared at one another. Chief … Read more

It’s NOT Just Me – Illinois, Meet Louisiana

July 20, 2014January 30, 2007 by Barbara Weibel

Piles of glistening vegetables, like these multi-colored hot peppers

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I readily admit that my family has always referred to me as “THE KOOK.” You see, I’m the only one who moved away from Beloved Illinois. I’m the only one who never had children. I’m the only vegetarian in our family. I’m the only one who thinks nothing of slapping a backpack on and flying … Read more