Community Action
Amid funding cuts and deportation threats, Westwood prioritizes community and culture
The Safe Summer Kick Off is a Westwood tradition. It almost didn’t happen this year because of funding and attendance concerns.
Lafayette, Louisiana
Join Emmy® Award-winning travel host, producer and dancer Mickela Mallozzi on her adventures as she experiences the world, one dance at a time! From re-discovering her family’s roots in Southern Italy to exploring the diverse regions of Central Asia in the hills of Turkey, Mickela’s travels explore the traditional dances of every culture while connecting with the local community.
Lafayette, Louisiana
Season 7 Episode 702 | 28m 0s | CC
Mickela heads to Lafayette, Louisiana to celebrate the 50th Annual Festivals Acadiens et Créoles, the largest celebration of Cajun and Creole music, dance, and culture in the world! She learns to the play the iconic rubboard with Tee Don Landry, tries zydeco dancing at a traditional Creole La La, and tastes the delicacies of the area on a Cajun Food Tour!
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