CourirEvery year, as Ash Wednesday approaches, rural communities in Southwest Louisiana come alive with Mardi Gras "Courir" spirited runs where costumed revellers embark on a captivating journey. Native Lousianian David Simpson, through his lens, captures the enchanting Mardi Gras in a photographic narrative, as they go from house to house, singing, dancing, and begging for ingredients to create a communal "gumbo" feast. The rich symbolism behind the