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Across an ocean, Vietnam and Panama found a connection in color and craft
What began with Vietnam’s vibrant textiles grew into a broader conversation between First Ladies Ngo Phuong Ly and Maricel Cohen de Mulino about culture, traditional…
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St. Paul’s HmongTown Marketplace faces foreclosure, leaving longtime vendors uncertain
HmongTown Marketplace could close amid a $6.6 million lawsuit, raising concerns among vendors and Hmong community members about losing a longtime cultural and economic hub.…
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Tuesday news: Pab nom koom tswj qhia txog nws tsab cai migration policy
Pab nom koom tswj (Lwm pab nom teb chaws) tau qhia txog nws tsab cai tswj tej dej num tsiv teb tsaws chaw,… Mloog tau…
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Hmong women keep traditional craft alive through spinning, weaving and embroidery
Throughout their lives, Hmong women maintain a close connection with hemp, from birth until death. Hemp plays an important role in their daily lives, as…
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As Twin Cities suburbs grow more diverse, some old political patterns persist
Maplewood is a hub for Minnesota’s Hmong community, dotted with tight-knit churches and bustling markets that cater to the suburb’s growing Asian population. But the…
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North Memorial Medical Center leading charge in honoring Hmong end of life tradition
One of the major hospital systems in the Twin Cities is leading the way in delicately honoring end of life in the Hmong tradition. Having…
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‘What will students actually gain?’ North Minneapolis parents slam proposed school closures
North Side parents, staff tell Minneapolis Public Schools leaders that they want district plans to prioritize opportunity and stability for their children. Full story: https://sahanjournal.com/education/minneapolis-public-schools-transformation-plan-north-side-parents-react/
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New Court at Cannery Park Encourages Continued Growth Of Kato Sport
Sepak takraw – otherwise known as “kato” to Eau Claire’s Hmong communities – a sport played widely in Southeast Asia and locally – will soon…
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Minnesota Recognizes Veterans of the Secret War in Laos
One of the topics discussed during the MACVSO training conference involved a group of Veterans many Minnesotans may know little about: Veterans of the Secre…
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Trinity County celebrates Hmong New Year
County Fairgrounds and Event Center flooded this past weekend with people of all ethnicities enjoying food, music, sports and beer during the Trinity Hmong New…
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New rice celebration of Hmong people in Lao Cai
Pung Luong Commune (Lao Cai Province) jubilantly held its “New Rice Celebration” on September 26 – a traditional ritual rich in ethnic cultural identity and…
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