Day: December 6, 2019
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Specialty Produce for Celebrating Hmong New Year
Give some of your tried and true family recipes a new twist with flavors from other countries. You will find delicious vegetables and products of the Hmong, Lao, and other Southeast Asian farmers, as … Read Full Article
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47th Congressional District candidate debate held without incumbent Rep. Lowenthal (D)
Of Hmong extraction, he does not have much of an online presence beyond a Hmong TV Network video posted to Facebook. He said that he wants to lower taxes, support our allies overseas, and promote … Read Full Article
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Get to know the Hmong community during its New Year festival this weekend
The local Hmong community will celebrate its annual New Year festival this Saturday and Sunday at El Dorado Park, showcasing cultural dances, food and activities. “For anyone who is curious about the … Read Full Article
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California governor lights Capitol Christmas tree
Other performers include the Sacramento Mandarins Drum & Bugle Corps, the Brazilian Center for Cultural Exchange of Sacramento, the Palestinian Dabke Dancers and the Hmong Youth & Parents United. Read Full Article
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Woman lives her American Dream in Tulsa
TULSA, Okla. — Mai Lee is a living example of the American Dream at work in Tulsa. She was born in a refugee camp in Thailand after her Hmong family fled Laos during the Vietnam War. Her mother would … Read Full Article
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Fall Dance Concert embraces personal growth and celebrates joy
The bigger the risk, the more I feel motivated to do well.” Thao is both choreographing and performing her solo piece, which she says was heavily influenced by her Hmong heritage. The piece combines … Read Full Article
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State audit highlights gaps in Butte County preparedness, Cal OES response to Camp Fire
For example, there are now pre-translated alerts in Spanish and Hmong. Some changes to state law effective January 2020 will require including representatives from vulnerable groups in planning. The … Read Full Article
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Minnesota nonprofit and technical college make instruments affordable for young musicians
Marlotte is in the process of dropping off the reconditioned instruments at schools that need them. On a recent afternoon, she arrived in Roy Pienaar’s band room at the Hmong College Prep Academy in … Read Full Article