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Aug 2022
46m 58s

Cajun Mardi Gras

CNN
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Anthony Bourdain goes off the beaten path and takes part in the less familiar Mardi Gras traditions of Louisiana's Cajun culture. He indulges in a crawfish boil, listens to Zydeco music and learns about the region’s history stemming from the French Middle Ages. Original Airdate: Season 11, 2018. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cn ... Show More
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