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Vacherie: The Creole Language of the River Parishes

The unique Louisiana Creole dialect spoken in Vacherie in St. James Parish.

04/17/2025

La Veillée

Vacherie: The Creole Language of the River Parishes

Season 2025 Episode 5 | 13m

The unique Louisiana Creole dialect spoken in Vacherie in St. James Parish.

Discover the unique Louisiana Creole dialect spoken in Vacherie in St. James Parish and learn how the language was crafted by enslaved people across generations.

04/17/2025

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La Veillée

Vacherie: The Creole Language of the River Parishes

Season 2025 Episode 5 | 13m

Discover the unique Louisiana Creole dialect spoken in Vacherie in St. James Parish and learn how the language was crafted by enslaved people across generations.

04/17/2025

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