Keeping the heritage alive Swamp Life Expo celebrates traditions of Atchafalaya life
Beyond art, a glimpse into the way of life on the Atchafalaya Basin was on display at the Swamp Life Expo. —PHOTOS BY JOHN DUPONT
JOHN DUPONT An annual event Saturday in Grosse Tete gave generations young and old a closer look at how their ancestry lived and thrived off the resources in the massive Atchafalaya Basin. Atchafalaya Basin life, history, and cuisine commanded the spotlight during the 10th annual Swamp Life Expo at the Iberville Visitors Center, overlooking Bayou Grosse Tete. The event was sponsored by the Iberville Parish Council and Iberville Parish President JANUARY - MARCH 2020
J. Mitchell Ourso. Attractions at the event included the handcrafts and art of swamp life, along with exhibits of the handmade cypress boats that served as the sole source of transportation for residents of the mighty Basin area. Other exhibits included hand-crafted paddles, as well an alligator display. The event also featured live music from Terry and the Zydeco Bad Boys. As with most Louisiana heritage celebrations, homemade Cajun food
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