Vacation to the South

Alabama , Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North

Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia,

Music

Several different types of music were invented in the South. Jazz Bluegrass Country and Western

This music are part of the southern tradition.

Jazz

Jazz

Jazz

Bluegrass

Bluegrass

Country and Western

Food

“The South, rather than being an homogenous place where everyone eats grits, fried chicken and biscuits, is a patchwork of cultures with the areas reflecting the diverse influences ranging from Native Americans who were there to begin with, to immigrants from widely disparate areas.” (CNN.com)

In other words, a lot of different cultures influenced the south and their food.

http://articles.cnn.com/2000-12-01/health/foodways_1/2?_s=PM:FOOD

Food

The South is known for it’s food. Home Cookin’

Fried chicken Biscuits and gravy Greens

Cajun Crawdads, shrimp, seafood Jambalaya and Gumbo A little spice and very nice! Rich sauces and gravies

Barbeque Varies from one area to the next

Deserts Pies Cakes

Hospitality

The South is known for their Hospitality. So what does that mean?

Polite (Not just please and thank you)▪ Yes Ma’am▪ Open doors

Friendly▪ Wave to you▪ Chit Chat

Helpful▪ Not to busy to help▪ Help a neighbor in need

Festivals

The south has festivals that many people travel to see. Mardi Gras Jazz Fest

The south also has a variety of festivals and other events. Harvest festivals Church socials and Picnics Fairs Historical reenactments