Celebrating Opelousas neighborhoods via pictures

ST. LANDRY PARISH — As the golden hour settled over Opelousas on Sunday afternoon, neighbors took to the streets with cameras and telephones in hand—capturing the soul of their metropolis, one snap at a time.

From entrance yards stuffed with Halloween décor to historic houses and nook shops, residents turned an atypical Sunday stroll right into a celebration of group and creativity. It was all a part of the “Where We Live: Opelousas Neighborhoods”venture, hosted by the Opelousas Museum and Interpretive Center.

The museum held a Community Photography Walk throughout city, encouraging residents to discover the wonder and spirit that make up town’s distinctive neighborhoods.

“Every neighborhood has people within it that have stories—and those stories need to be told,” one participant mentioned Michelle Colligan, lead venture director.

Opelousas native Perry Fontenot III introduced his children alongside for the expertise, utilizing the occasion as a approach to educate them about their hometown’s historical past.

“Opelousas is the third oldest city in the state of Louisiana,” Fontenot mentioned. “It’s important to teach your kids the history. We walk through each neighborhood so they know the significance of where they live.”

The better part—organizers say—you don’t should be knowledgeable photographer to participate. All it takes is a digicam or a cellphone and an appreciation for the on a regular basis magnificence that makes Opelousas residence.

Photos submitted from the occasion might later be featured within the upcoming Where We Live: Opelousas Neighborhoods exhibit on the museum.