Missed it by a couple of days, but January 6th marks the Epiphany - the start of Carnival season. It
Missed it by a couple of days, but January 6th marks the Epiphany - the start of Carnival season. It’s also the celebrated birthday of Joan of Arc, so happy 608th.The statue pictured is Joanie on the Ponie, gifted to the city of New Orleans in 1972 by France. Joan is the Maid of New Orleans, since the city was named after Orleans, the first city she defended and recaptured for the French in the 100 years war. -- source link
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