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During Mardi Gras 2006, Netscape had the chance to talk with Mardi Gras Indians Monk Boudreaux, Big Chief of the Golden Eagles, and David Montana, Second Chief of the Yellow Pocahontas, about their Mardi Gras Indians suits and what the traditions of Mardi Gras mean to them.

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  • Avg rating: (+0/-0 0)Mr-opinion
    Mr-opinion
    Aug. 16, 2007, 4:25 a.m.

    Sorry, but what the hell is a Mardi Gras Indian, yes Mardi Gars incorporates certain concepts, Yes Mardi Gras is in old Indian territory ...... But there ain't no mardi gras indians - re video ..... missed the sound

    • Avg rating: (+0/-0 0)epicures-mistress
      epicures-mistress
      Aug. 16, 2007, 8:21 a.m.

      I guess you'd had to have grown-up in New Orleans to know this but Mardi Gras Indians are an integral part of New Orleans colorful history going back over a hundred years. There are almost 40 "tribes" around the city and their names, costumes and history are known by locals, true Mardi Gras scholars and enthusiasts.

      Yes, it would help if you grew-up in the city, but really all it takes is a google search and a little respect for traditions and cultures you may not be aware of.

      • Avg rating: (+0/-0 0)STONERS
        STONERS
        Aug. 16, 2007, 11:40 a.m.

        That was great thanks, Alexia...

        • Avg rating: (+0/-0 0)djrevelky
          djrevelky
          Aug. 16, 2007, 1:03 p.m.

          That Mardi Gras indian looks like an Urak-Hai from Lord of the Rings.

          • Avg rating: (+0/-0 0)epicures-mistress
            epicures-mistress
            Aug. 16, 2007, 6:21 p.m.

            I am a descendant of a very blended family from Southern Louisiana - New Orleans. My paternal grandmother was born to African and Native American parents and her husband to an African mother by a German father. Many of the traditions, people, celebrations and food in New Orleans are living tribute to the blending and respect of those varied cultures.

            You made a pretty good point, but believe me there was much respect given.

            • Avg rating: (+0/-0 0)mynduymrock
              mynduymrock
              Aug. 16, 2007, 10 p.m.

              I saw the video and it's like the brazilian carnaval, and it's a cultural wealth of people who has an rich history.

              And that's a part of the human race history, ful of color and celebration. I've learn much seeing this video. Thanks, Alexia!

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