Arts & Culture
Congo Square, New Orleans's
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During the 18th & 19th century Sunday was considered a day of rest. This spoke volume to the Spanish and they allowed their slaves to have the day off as well. During this century people gathered together to try and beat the heat. The Spanish even allowed the slaves to gather, but outside of the original city limits in an open area.
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When they gathered they created what is known to be the first style of American music and dance in Congo Square in New Orleans's. It was the birth place of the very popular genre of music, Jazz.
This was the place that the black slaves could gather one afternoon a week and once again be African. Celebrating with drums, bells, and other man made instruments, and created a sound that is famous to New Orleans's.
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It was located north of Rampart street. This area became part of what was known as place Des Negres, more commonly known Place Congo. By the time the Americans took control this gathering point was called Congo Square. (Branley,2012)
Here is a map from our hotel Springhill to the famous Congo Square....
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Our tour guide Milton took us to the world known Congo Square. It was so inspiring to listen to Milton and his take on Congo Square and the history behind it for him. They have update and kept up the landscape of the square. They put up a new information sign, and were taking care of the ground while we were touring.
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