Balfa Week begins Tuesday

A banner for Balfa Week was shown at the Eunice Board of Aldermen’s meeting in December. From left, are Jean Johnson, Louisiana Folk Roots Board treasurer; Jeanne Solis, Folk Roots executive director; Angela Rathle, supervisory National Park Ranger; and Lorraine Shelton- Gaines, Folk Roots Board president. (Photo by Harlan Kirgan)
The Dewey Balfa Cajun and Creole Heritage Week will be held Tuesday through March 24 at Lakeview Park & Beach. In December, Jeanne Solis, executive director of Louisiana Folk Roots, said this will be the 21st Balfa Week and the second time to be held in Eunice. Current registration includes participants from four countries and 10 states, she said. The week offers music classes, dance lessons,…

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