One of the most dazzling elements of the Mardi
Gras celebrations, the Mardi Gras Indians receive the attention and respect of
carnival-goers for their elaborately beaded costumes and entertaining dances.
But what few realize about the groups is that the parading is more than just
for show. Costuming, dancing, and all of the rituals of these groups are acts
of cultural preservation that date back more than a century. In his new book,
Michael P. Smith addresses the sociological issues surrounding the mislabeled
and rarely understood Maroon groups now known as "Mardi Gras
Indians." His textual analysis of the culture examines.
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