Cajuns
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The Cajuns, also known as Louisiana Acadians, are an American ethnic group mainly found in the US state of Louisiana and the surrounding Gulf Coast states.
Cajun French is spoken in Louisiana.
Cajun dancers in traditional clothing, 1940; colorized in 2022.
2009 artist's rendition of Acadian militia captain Joseph "Beausoleil" Broussard (1702–1765).
1923 illustration of the 1755 deportation of the Acadians.
Louisiana Creole people
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Cajuns
…developed a rich culture including folkways, music, and cuisine. Acadiana is heavily associated with them. The contention that Cajuns are a subgroup of Creoles is contested by members of the community, as is understandable given their diverse history and culture. The terms Cajun and Creole are to be seen as…
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