Acadian Flag

Cheers

cool.

July 12, 2007

Wow, I feel like I am back in 7th grade. I remember reading Evangeline in school and studying your history. I had a Sister-in-law who was Cajun but she always called herself "French". I think your history is fascinating and I was glad to read the little refresher course in it. THANK YOU. Love the flag, it is the first time I have seen it.

July 10, 2007

great pic, and thanks for the history!

July 08, 2007

Lovely shot!

July 08, 2007

great shot

July 06, 2007

Lovely shot! And thanks for the history lesson. I'm learning so much during this challenge. It's great!

July 06, 2007

French flag with a star!! Cool history, that's why your blog is in French. those British have a lot to answer for!!! LOL!!!

July 06, 2007

Cool flag! Thanks for the history lesson - very cool!

July 06, 2007

Acadian Flag

Seing so many beautiful pics of flags made me want to take this picture. It's an Acadian flag, MY flag. Here's what Wikipedia has to say about the Acadians.

"The Acadians (French: Acadiens) are the descendants of the original French settlers and oftentimes Métis, of parts of Acadia (French: Acadie) in the northeastern region of North America comprising what is now the Canadian Maritime Provinces of New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, and Prince Edward Island, Gaspé, in Québec, and parts of the American state of Maine.

In the Great Upheaval of 1755, Acadians were uprooted by the British; some of these resettled in Louisiana, where they became known as Cajuns. War between the French and the British in their colonies and in Europe is an important element in the history of the Acadians. No other factor shaped the cultural evolution of Acadians in such a dominant way. [...]"

Thanks for reading!