Golden Crown Symposium panel discussions

400 Esplanade Avenue,New Orleans LA 70116

07 January, 2023

Description

12:30pm-4:30pm Golden Crown Symposium -enjoy 3 panel discussions exploring the intricacies of suit building and the history of the building trade in Creole Louisiana, everyday life and heritage in old New Orleans, who were the Indians?, live music, meet the next generation, hear the stories! Hear from master craftsman and building artists Jeff Poree and Charlie Gibson who were raised in the trade and worked with Big Chief Allison Tootie Montana. New Orleans is surrounded by skillfully designed and built architecture. We will hear the history of the building arts here in Louisiana and how that trade landed into the hands of the Black Masking Indians. Next, we learn about our Creole heritage and everyday life in New Orleans. Our language, foodways, religion. Who were the Black Masking Indians outside the world of Mardi Gras? Lastly, we delve into the musical spirit of the Black Masking Indians. we meet and greet with the next generation, the Big Chiefs, and the music makers in celebration and conversation.