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August 21, 2008 · Leave a Comment
“The only constant is change.” - François de la Rochefoucauld As a whole, the Hmongs have endured a long battle with change. From aiding an ally that was on the losing side of a war that ultimately resulted in a mass exodus, seeking refuge in a non receptive neighboring country, to adapting to modern Western social norms, we Hmongs know a thing or two about change. Our stories are rarely heard, while the negative media attention has garnered national attention. Hmongism is more than a movement towards equality. ... [Read the full story]
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Tiger Tales: Hmong Folktales
April 23, 2009 · Leave a Comment
SteppingStone Theatre for Youth Development and Mu Performing Arts is presenting a world premiere production, Tiger Tales: Hmong Folktales, May 1-23 for a 20-day run in SteppingStone’s beautiful new theatre in St. Paul’s Historic Hill District. Tiger Tales is the fifth collaboration between SteppingStone Theatre and Mu Performing Arts, and is written by local artists R.A Shiomi and Cha Yang, with music by well-known local musician and composer Gary Rue. Tiger Tales is the story of the quintessential American... [Read the full story]
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Concordia - St. Paul to host Culture camp
July 27, 2009 · Leave a Comment
ST. PAUL, MINN. (07/21/2009)(readMedia)– The Concordia University, St. Paul Hmong Culture and Language Program and Dual Language Learner Academy will host its sixth summer camp with a current registration of over 600 students from local metro, state-wide and students from at least five other states, with over 20 language groups represented. The day camp which becomes a mini-United Nations runs July 27-August 7, 2009, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., on the university campus and in an inter-district partnership as a... [Read the full story]
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Catching up!
April 23, 2009 · Leave a Comment
Time flies when you’re buried under a mountain of work. Technically, it’s work that’s kept me away from Hmongism for these past few months. But in this harsh economy, I am blessed to even be able to say that! Friends and family all report job cuts and lose of benefits, it’s still hitting close to home. Companies that have been open for decades are looking to downsize and some are even outright closing due to these economic times. Many economists state that we’ll rebound soon, but what... [Read the full story]
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Concordia - St. Paul to host Culture camp
ST. PAUL, MINN. (07/21/2009)(readMedia)– The Concordia University, St. Paul Hmong Culture and Language Program and Dual Language Learner Academy will host its sixth summer... [Read more]
Hmong news anchor, Bao Vang
Bao Vang was in high school when she found her calling to be in television news. Her school, Harding High in St. Paul, Minn., had a daily in-school newscast, and she and her older... [Read more]
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Tiger Tales: Hmong Folktales
SteppingStone Theatre for Youth Development and Mu Performing Arts is presenting a world premiere production, Tiger Tales: Hmong Folktales, May 1-23 for a 20-day run in SteppingStone’s... [Read more]
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Fresh off their appearance at this year’s July 4th Soccer tournament, Suddenrush is making waves with their unique styling and fresh sounds. Made up of four siblings:... [Read more]
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Catching up!
Time flies when you’re buried under a mountain of work. Technically, it’s work that’s kept me away from Hmongism for these past few months. But in this harsh... [Read more]
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Hmong Nurse to return to Laos as part of medical mission
Syracuse, NY.—–Vonn Lee was 12-years-old when she watched her mother, oldest sister and two younger brothers drown in Asia’s Mekong River in 1975, during their... [Read more]
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