Downtown Mardi Gras

Examines six unique, offbeat, Downtown celebrations. Using ethnography, folklore, cultural, and performance studies, the authors analyse new Mardi Gras's connection to traditional Mardi Gras. The narrative of each krewe's development is fascinating and unique, illustrating participants' shared desire to contribute to New Orleans's vibrant culture.

Examineaza sase sarbatori unice, neobisnuite, in centrul orasului. Folosind studii de etnografie, folclor, culturale si de performanta, autorii analizeaza noua legatura a lui Mardi Gras cu Mardi Gras traditional.