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Any groups or organizations that meet to keep alive the speaking of Creole French?
Posted on 8/20/25 at 9:40 am
Posted on 8/20/25 at 9:40 am
Does anyone know of any groups or organizations that meet periodically to keep alive the speaking (or culture) of Creole French?
If anyone is aware of any conferences, workshops, or symposia in this regard, that would be helpful, too.
Thank you all in advance.
If anyone is aware of any conferences, workshops, or symposia in this regard, that would be helpful, too.
Thank you all in advance.
This post was edited on 8/20/25 at 10:56 am
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Posted on 8/20/25 at 9:41 am to MidCityTiger
CODOFIL
Posted on 8/20/25 at 9:44 am to MidCityTiger
The library in my hometown has a “French Coffee Talk” once a week I think. About 30-50 older people go and speak Cajun French. They have certain topics, bring in a guest speaker, etc. over coffee and donuts. Pretty cool.
Posted on 8/20/25 at 9:47 am to FightinTigersDammit
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CODOFIL
or just go to any boat launch in the Atchafalaya Basin on a Saturday morning.
Buck & Johnny's Zydeco Breakfast in Breaux Bridge
La Poussiere Dancehall in Breaux Bridge
Tante Marie Breakfast Jam. Every Saturday morning 11 AM until 1 PM, Breaux Bridge, La
This post was edited on 8/20/25 at 9:49 am
Posted on 8/20/25 at 9:48 am to Shexter
Maybe he doesn't live in Breaux Bridge
Posted on 8/20/25 at 9:50 am to FightinTigersDammit
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Maybe he doesn't live in Breaux Bridge
Dat's jus a short paddle down the bayou in the pirouge, cher
Posted on 8/20/25 at 9:52 am to Shexter
Mais, I know, but not everybody on da bayou.
Posted on 8/20/25 at 9:54 am to MidCityTiger
Do you mean Cajun French or Kouri-Vini?
Posted on 8/20/25 at 9:55 am to FightinTigersDammit
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Mais, I know, but not everybody on da bayou.
Den he need to go see Poo-Poo Boudreaux for dat au-thenic Cajun.
Posted on 8/20/25 at 9:56 am to Shexter
He need him a Cajun woman, one of dem long-haired dictionaries.
Posted on 8/20/25 at 9:56 am to MidCityTiger
Sporadically throughout Lafayette during the working hours. I catch these random old heads at Meches when I pop in and they're just in there talking shite in French 
Hadn't heard that since my Pepaw used to hold illegal card games in his outdoor kitchen in Crowley years ago. Them baws could put em down and still not walk in cursive after. Built different
Hadn't heard that since my Pepaw used to hold illegal card games in his outdoor kitchen in Crowley years ago. Them baws could put em down and still not walk in cursive after. Built different
Posted on 8/20/25 at 10:00 am to HermanBoone
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The library in my hometown has a “French Coffee Talk” once a week
May I ask your hometown? I may call the library there.
Posted on 8/20/25 at 10:02 am to MidCityTiger
Send a message to StaleCrackhead. He's very authentic and not at all fake.
Posted on 8/20/25 at 10:02 am to RanchoLaPuerto
Creole = colonial France
Cajun = Acadians from Canada
Cajun = Acadians from Canada
Posted on 8/20/25 at 10:02 am to Spelt it rong
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still not walk in cursive
That's a first for me
Posted on 8/20/25 at 10:14 am to MidCityTiger
If you find Jourdan Thibodeaux (he’s on all the socials) then you can find all the resources. Hjs whole platform is about preserving the language and culture and I know there are some classes and things at ULL for sure. I’m not sure about the other universities, but they might be able to tell you which ones are in your area. Good luck!!
Posted on 8/20/25 at 10:24 am to MidCityTiger
Here's one right over the bridge in Port Allen
https://westbatonrougemuseum.org/867/Caf-Franais
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Café Français
Location: Main Building
Dates: The 1st Friday of the month
Time: 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Admission: FREE
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The West Baton Rouge Museum will host its monthly Café Français on August 1, 2025, from 1-3 PM.
The Café Français is a gathering held at the West Baton Rouge Museum on the 1st Friday of every month, from 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM. The Museum hosts this program as part of its cultural offerings, for those who speak French, are learning French, or simply support the French language and culture in Louisiana. Speakers of any dialect and any skill level are welcome. It is open to the public and free of charge. Each meeting features a topic to spur discussion. There is always coffee and a little something sweet to eat, and music is often provided by those in attendance.
Le Café Français est un rassemblement au West Baton Rouge Museum, qui a lieu le premier vendredi du mois, de 13 heures à 15 heures. Cet événement est organisé pour ceux qui parlent français, pour ceux qui apprennent le français, ou simplement ceux qui soutiennent la langue et culture française en Louisiane. Quels que soient le dialecte et le niveau de compréhension, tous sont bienvenus. C’est gratuit. À chaque fois, on présente un sujet stimulant pour la conversation. Il y a toujours du café et des collations, et il y a souvent de la musique jouée par les membres.
Posted on 8/20/25 at 10:26 am to MidCityTiger
The barber shop in Ville Platte...or at least that's how it was 10 years ago.
Posted on 8/20/25 at 10:29 am to justaniceguy
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Creole = colonial France
In south Louisiana, Creole means French speaking people of African descent.
They speak a language known as Kouri-Vini.
LINK
Posted on 8/20/25 at 10:30 am to MidCityTiger
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