On Sunday, a group of students was driven to St. Bernard’s Parish. There we attended the Isleños Fiesta, which celebrated the Spanish heritage to the area. The festival included music, and there was food and crafts for sale. There were various historical buildings used to tell the history of the Canary Island descendants in Louisiana. There was a variety of food at the fiesta, ranging from American, Cajun, and Spanish dishes. I had paella and an alligator sausage. The small marketplace contained items such as hats, jewelry, leather products, and decorations. After venturing around the festival, we were given a tour by Bill Hyland, who is a member of the Los Isleños Heritage and Cultural Society. He took us from one building to another, explaining each buildings importance and how it has been preserved. One of the most interesting things about the houses were that many received damage during Hurricane Katrina. The area had been flooded, and a lot of the buildings also received damage from wind and debris. One of the buildings had the roof blown off. But despite the damage that was done, the Heritage and Cultural Society was able to renovate the buildings that remained. I had a great time at this festival, and it was great to learn about the Spanish influence that the coast of Louisiana has.