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February 16, 2021

Flowers and ironwork fence in front of a house in New Orleans, Louisiana

© Lauren Mitchell/Offset by Shutterstoc

Mardi Gras flower power

While the purple flowers and green ironwork may not look overly festive to the untrained eye, residents of New Orleans will no doubt spot the significance of both, especially today, on Mardi Gras, the final day of Carnival. Purple and green are two of the three official colours of Mardi Gras, together with gold, and in a normal year the streets would be full of revellers decked out in all three colours as they dance and parade down the streets of the city. Due to COVID-19, there won't be any parades this year, but the colours will still be on full display in the city's famous French Quarter and elsewhere.

The ironwork seen here is a characteristic feature of homes and buildings in the region. It traces back to the early 18th century, when slaves and freemen from West Africa, influenced by French and Spanish styles, crafted fences, gates, and railings from cast iron. The often elaborately ornamented designs adorn verandas and balconies, giving residents a pleasant place to cool off in the muggy Louisiana heat. In true New Orleans fashion, even the architecture reflects a blend of cultural influences that make the city wonderful and unique.

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