What are some materialistic and nonmateristic aspects of New Orleans?

Answer 1

1. Non-materialistic
a) music, especially Jazz
b) religion, including Vodou
c) Mardi Gras (spirit)
d) Yat dialect
e) Creole cuisine
f) architecture of the Vieux Carré

2. Materialistic
a) tourism (especially for Mardi Gras and Jazz Fest)
b) busiest port system in the world by gross tonnage
c) oil production
d) Southern Comfort
e) French Quarter nightlife