Mardi Gras Masks Maker Lou Trahan (2009)
Louisiana: The State We're In
Details
Collection:LPB
Genre: Newsmagazine
Place Covered: Mermentau, Acadia Parish, Louisiana
Copyright Holder: Louisiana Educational Television Authority
Date Issued: 2009-01-09
Duration: 00:04:31
Subjects: MARDI GRAS | Masks | COSTUMES
Contributors:
- Whinham, Charlie Host
- Sanford, Shauna Host
- LaFleur, Donna Producer
- Laudun, John Producer
- Bush, Charles Photographer
- Trahan, Lou Interviewee
Description
This segment from the January 9, 2009, episode of the series “Louisiana: The State We’re In” features John Laudun’s interview with Lou Trahan, a Mardi Gras mask maker from Mermentau, Louisiana. Trahan discusses the rural and Cajun Mardi Gras celebrations in her area and her method for constructing the Mardi Gras masks. Hosts: Charlie Whinham and Shauna Sanford