Comments on: St. Joseph’s night, New Orleans–a battle between the Mardi Gras Indian tribes

By: Edee

Edee — Fri, 18 Jun 2010 20:43:45 +0000

If it were not for the HBO series TREME, I would not have any knowledge about the black indians of New Orleans. The costumes and traditions are very unique and we need to know just how history, tradition, and cultures are a very major part of that city.
I looked up Black Indians on line and found this site.

By: April Jennings-Gabriel

April Jennings-Gabriel — Sun, 11 Apr 2010 23:38:33 +0000

I have known Jermaine most of my life and I am so proud of him for becoming Big Chief. I am so happy that some of the most influential and beautiful parts of our history here in New Orleans have been shared with the rest of the world. This is something about New Orleans that most outsiders are not familiar with and yet is a tradition as old as our city. Thank you for making people aware of our more positive attributes.

By: nitsyrk

nitsyrk — Sun, 29 Mar 2009 22:51:41 +0000

I hadn’t gotten a chance to watch the video until just now, but it was absolutely incredible. Their suits were so far beyond anything I’ve ever seen before. I’m so appreciative to have gotten to see this even if second hand. Thanks for the hard work, and sharing such beautiful and hidden parts of our country.

By: JERMAINE COOPER BOSSIER

JERMAINE COOPER BOSSIER — Sun, 29 Mar 2009 22:49:33 +0000

love the video hope 2 see u guys again and thanx 4 not being scared

By: Dawn

Dawn — Thu, 26 Mar 2009 03:54:34 +0000

Amazing pictures – the colors are incredible! The video was great too. I almost didn’t watch it because it’s a little longer, but it was completely worth the time – completely fascinating festival.

By: nitsyrk

nitsyrk — Wed, 25 Mar 2009 17:14:31 +0000

….Sheesh! We just might have to order more prints! There are just too many amazing pictures to choose from.

By: Julie

Julie — Wed, 25 Mar 2009 13:47:21 +0000

These pictures were really interesting. The history of the event feels American yet the photos are almost absurd. Do you know how the costumes’ bright colors and occassional tusks came about?