Louisiana Visual Image-Clark Brien

Louisiana’s culture lives by the phrase, “Laissez les bons rouler”. This phrase translates into let the good times roll. Bourbon Street is notorious for being the state party central, and also the one of the main tourist attractions for New Orleans. Louisiana has a laid back attitude, where even in hard times you can find people still having fun and looking for more chances to continue the fun times. Bourbon Street is a cornerstone in New Orleans’ culture, and in turn, Louisiana culture. I chose a picture of the corner of Bourbon Street and Toulouse Street to show symbolism in Louisiana’s culture.
This picture symbolizes feelings and vibes of most Louisiana natives because Bourbon Street is a big part of our culture. Further, this street represents the attitude of Louisiana and its people. Bourbon street is a dynamic street with different people and multiple attractions. For example, people of all ages blend together to enjoy their time on the street and make memories. We are a society that likes to party and have festivals, more commonly known as holidays to Louisiana natives, that we have permitted time off of school and work, which is not a popular task in other parts of the country. Bourbon Street resides in the French Quarter which is a blend of different shops, restaurants and clubs. While relaxing during day, it is quite festive at night. Contrary to common belief, the French Quarter offers a religious aspect as well. The St. Louis Cathedral lies in the French Quarter along with other religious landmarks as well as historical landmarks. Louisiana has a variety of different cultures which welcomes people of all types to fascinate themselves with at least one aspect of this great state. The different beliefs and traditions of the people in Louisiana create a melting pot of dynamic culture.
Louisiana has experienced several hard times with the hurricanes and other natural disasters, but even when our state struggled, people of all different walks of life gathered together and put our state back together one piece at a time. The fact that even after being devastated by Hurricane Katrina, we still had Mardi Gras proves the unity and determination of the people of Louisiana. It was the lights, drinking and festivities that bourbon street offered as our gleam of hope in what was a dark moment for our state. Bourbon Street is a part of Louisiana culture that shows that even though things may be bleak, there is a place for people of all different cultures and beliefs that we can bond and party together.