Bringing the joyous festival’s rich history and culture to the Longwood campus, Longwood Landing’s residential staff hosted the Mardi Gras Crawl, which took place in front of the Curry and Frasier Frazer residence halls was on Tuesday.
The staff was very gracious to all those who participated in the event by thanking all who contributed to make the event happen. Despite the winds and the bitter cold, students still came out to see what the event had to offer. There was live music, cake and a rice dish for those to indulge in while mingling with friends and other participants. Car trunks were dressed with purple, green and gold streamers, tensiletinsel, and traditional masks for the festivities. Representatives from various organizations and on campus offices handed out fliers, candy and beads to represent the fun holiday.
Participant Jessica Hamilton who represented Lancer ProductionsLancer Productions President Jessica Hamilton stated that she “[e]njoyed attending the event to support the Landing’s staff members and to have fun with fellow students.”
Hamilton also mentioned the event, “[w]as also …a good opportunity to market Lancer Production’s Productions’ upcoming event.”
In regards to the elaborate decorations, Hamilton stated, “The cars were very creative and the amount of effort put into this event was obvious.”
The host of this event was unable to conduct an interview, ; however, contributor, Vicki Palmer, EJ Woulff and Iriene Girgente attended the event representing Greenwood Library, giving away Mardi Gras beads and chatted chatting with students along with handing out fliers to inform students of the multiple resources the library had to offer.
In respects to the holiday, Palmer stated, “Mardi Gras is a holiday that has a lot of tradition behind it which is very nice.”
Mardi Gras is most celebrated in New Orleans, Louisiana. The holiday’s name means, “Fat Tuesday” and is meant to begin the Catholic holiday Lent. The traditions include parades with floats decorated with every traditional aspect of the holiday and throwing beads with colors such as, green, gold and purple. Another tradition is wearing masks to give people the opportunity for one day to disregard social class so all can celebrate the holiday as one.
Mardi Gras is an world-famous holiday with many different traditions and this event was a unique way to inform students what Mardi Gras is about. From students winning raffles, eating cake, and listening to music, the event was worth the winter conditions.
The Mardi Gras Crawl, put on by the Longwood Landings residential staff, saw students enjoy festive food, booths, music and more on Tuesday, May 9.
The Mardi Gras Crawl, put on by the Longwood Landings residential staff, saw students enjoy festive food, booths, music and more on Tuesday, May 9.
The Mardi Gras Crawl, put on by the Longwood Landings residential staff, saw students enjoy festive food, booths, music and more on Tuesday, May 9.
The Mardi Gras Crawl, put on by the Longwood Landings residential staff, saw students enjoy festive food, booths, music and more on Tuesday, May 9.
The Mardi Gras Crawl, put on by the Longwood Landings residential staff, saw students enjoy festive food, booths, music and more on Tuesday, May 9.
