1982: Cajun Country, Mamou, Fred’s Lounge

[@jamesrobinson6382]

Our family was transferred to Lafayette in the 1970' and 1980's. It is the happiest place we ever lived. People in my office all spoke Cajun French. All are great people in every way. I hope their culture never dies.

[@allysonb4303]

Its not far from dying and the government refuses to help us sustain the language 😢

[@m.z.ccastle7482]

Was there this past Saturday 7 /8/23. Visiting from Montgomery Texas. Donny Broussard and the Louisiana Stars were so good and awesome as usual. Everyone's so friendly and just having a good time. If you've never been, you need to put this trip on your to-do list!

[@jerrycave5331]

I went to college in New Orleans in 1971. I was in a bar in Hammond watching a table of Cajuns gambling and speaking Cajun. So cool.

[@charlysstore]

. thanks for sharing and regards from Deutschland

[@deaschuder9994]

I sure do love and respect our Cajun friends in South Louisiana

[@jerrylanglois7892]

Thirty years ago I could still hear french spoken in the restaurants and gas stations of south louisiana -- now, almost never. Yes, sadly, it's dying...

[@oranstelly5393]

Yeah, sadly it's dying with these youngster now a day's.

[@torquetrain8963]

​@@oranstelly5393 I hear and feel your pain from Idaho. Close to Boise. Part of the Louisina purchase. My ancestry comes from Allsaice Lorraine which is between France and Germany. We have alot of Basque settlement here in Idaho which the Basque people came from between France and Spain. The music beckons to my blood. Stay encouraged. It's not dead.

[@oranstelly5393]

@@torquetrain8963 only one's keeping it alive and true, are da ones that come from musical family down here, south, north, east or west LA..

[@oranstelly5393]

I hear you....

[@oranstelly5393]

Yeah from what I know, my family down the line, came from dat area u talking about.

[@platoon1026]

Most fun my wife and I ever had was one Saturday night with a Cajun neighbor going out for a Cajun party. The place was a dance hall up on stilts. The place was deadly silent until my neighbor started speaking the language. Different place immediately The music,food and drink went until 3 AM. Next morning in no shape for church.

[@mikekaatman3194]

Wonderful...no more church...it's all a scam anyway.

[@oranstelly5393]

Be alright, preist might be in same boat.

[@TheFrugalMombot]

you could also come in as a kid with no problem! ;). Fred and Sue! :)

[@PartySpock]

Beautiful music 👍

[@joycebricker3814]

Freds lounge needs to be experienced.

[@zanelile8192]

In the 50s "Road House's" south La. and Texas border. party my goodness - I sure did enjoy those old places gone now - but I have the memories.

[@eric_seguin]

Was born and raised in Louisiana. Also try the Zydeco Festival. What a hoot. Gotta do Mamou during Marde Gras. You'll laugh till your ribs hurt.

[@cherylgarrett4455]

There used to be, and may still be, dancing at Cafe Des Amies in Breaux Bridge on Saturday and Sunday mornings.

[@bluecurrant1]

Love this.

[@TheFrugalMombot]

My best memories were going to the ditches around my grandparent’s house and taking a string, a stick, and a bit of bacon to catch crawdaddies.

[@terryporche9059]

When to I believe it was called Lakeview campground about 40 + yrs ago. Cajun band in dancehall on Saturday night (a great time) and come Sunday morning the bar and liquor bottles all cover with sheets and priest held mass. Enjoyable weekend by all. The “ leftovers” or “ bobos in the head” hurt!

[@glencoe6305]

French Pirate Jean Lafitte helped Gen Andrew Jackson defeat the British in New Orleans in the the Battle of New Orleans in 1814, know as the "War of 1812". This was the 2nd Revolutionary War between the British and the USA. We owe a great debt to LaFitte and his French Pirates,as well as Blacks,Native Americans,& Mexicans helping us win that War.

[@wesleywooten1655]

That is the life!

[@zakkjagneaux2600]

You ain’t been buzzed drunk by lunchtime in Grande Mamou , if you ain’t danced to Nathan Abshire or Belton Richard , sang along to The Back Door , there is still time , so I will not say sorry for now .

[@zegumazim6107]

how you on the bayou huh?🐊🐊

[@bbrcummins1984]

Ain't nothing better than the ol school south .

[@LifeUser]

On Sundays, it stays open until it is time to go to church.

[@billylejeune4026]

Uncle Jack on the accordion

[@Yvonne-l4c]

No finer group of people ❤

[@dav01kar]

Looks very much like Preston manuel on guitar

[@blainemeyers2495]

French is my first language and English is my second.

[@mohammedcohen]

...I miss ol' Charlie K...

[@chudishheoblo2289]

Это очень круто, традиции сохраняются.

[@melstout5503]

Fred's is still the same and going strong. Go experience Big Mamou at Mardi Gra. A good time will be had.

[@southcoastdub]

It was hopping last night!

[@bobbywelch6035]

I am from Sulfur, Louisiana and I have been in Fred's bar. That bar is very cool to visit unfortunately the Cajun French language is becoming a dying language.

[@larryburdette9789]

I lived in Sulphur from 69 to78.(from 3 1/2 to 13 years old. I went to R.W. Vincent and W.W.Lewis. I went by the last name Guidry then.

[@TonyFrickey-ur9jy]

Are they awake from last night?

[@PAULTHOMSON-s8k]

THE FROZEN CATFISH DANCE

[@georgewashington3393]

😊🍻🦅

[@AlbertoGomez-oi5ou]

laissez les bons temps rouler :v

[@PAULTHOMSON-s8k]

SEEN IN THE MOVIE = PASSIONFISH - SQUEEZE THE FISH FOR GOOD LUCK

[@PAULTHOMSON-s8k]

CABLE SPOOL TABLE

[@danrode104]

The arm pit of the United States....

[@ryder6070]

freakin' cool man

[@chrisbowers7111]

No different colors awsome

[@chrisbowers7111]

Not that I'm against nothing I like the culture