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Celebrate Hmong New Year in the Fox Cities
You are invited to learn about Hmong New Year at an event in Appleton. It is a time to celebrate the harvest, welcome the year ahead and possibly even find a love connection as we …
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Hmong advocates in Minnesota concerned over census proposal to end racial, ethnic tracking
Under a proposed rule, the census would no longer collect data on race, ethnicity, sexual orientation or immigrants who aren’t U.S. citizens or permanent residents. Minnesota nonprofit Hmong American …
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A new morning: The Yang family keeps tradition alive after dad’s deportation
A South St. Paul Hmong family finds a new morning routine after dad Zong Yang was deported to Laos during Metro Surge.
Full story: https://sahanjournal.com/immigration/deportation-hmong-minnesota-yang-family-south-stpaul-metro-surge/
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#40 Apparently, my facial features are quite Hmong-like
October 13thToday, I am taking a bus to Mu Cang Chai, a mountainous region in the north. Mu Cang Chai is famous for its terraced rice fields and Hmong culture, and it holds a somewhat more modest …
Full story: https://note.com/moewada/n/nd328ffe1ef23?hl=en
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Historical drama comes to the west
A gripping new Australian play exploring the human cost of war, love and betrayal will make its world premiere in Melbourne’s west this December. Fall, written by award-winning Australian-Hmong …
Full story: https://brimbanknorthwest.starweekly.com.au/news/historical-drama-comes-to-the-west/
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California’s 7th Congressional District: Campaign pits longtime incumbent against progressive councilmember
An all-Democrat matchup pitting a longtime lawmaker against a progressive city councilmember could be one of Sacramento’s closest congressional races this November. After …
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2026 Seattle Hmong New Year
For 25 years, the Seattle Center has hosted the Seattle Center Festál series of free ethnic festivals from cultural traditions around the world. Each festival is a genuine celebration of culture, arts …
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5,281 People in Blue Vests, a Giant Salt Painting, and a Snow Leopard Sanctuary—This Week’s Asian News Briefs
I have picked up some small news stories from Asia that are not often introduced in Japan.This is “Today’s Asian News Briefs,” which I post on Threads. This time, I am introducing seven stories from …
Full story: https://note.com/huineng55/n/nd59921899ca5?hl=en
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Hmong arts celebration proceeds with extra security
Both organizers and vendors say nothing was going to stop them from taking to what’s arguably, Minnesota’s largest stage.
Full story: https://www.msn.com/en-us/video/other/hmong-arts-celebration-proceeds-with-extra-security/vi-AA2g0Eq5
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Hmong Arts Celebration moves forward at Mall of America
The Hmong Arts Celebration went on at Mall of America with added security after organizers moved forward following a foiled planned terror attack.
Full story: https://kstp.com/kstp-news/top-news/hmong-arts-celebration-moves-forward-at-mall-of-america/
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72 hours in Laos: Vientiane, Vang Vieng & Luang Prabang adventure!
A 3-day Laos itinerary covering Vientiane, Vang Vieng and Luang Prabang: local food, temples, landscapes, Mekong cruising and cultural experiences. Hotels featured: – Mintra Hotel (Vientiane) – Amari …
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Targeted in alleged terror plot, Hmong festival proceeds at Mall of America
The news shocked members of the community. But on Saturday, Hmong artists and onlookers kept the threat far from mind.
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Don’t sleep on the Secretary of State and Treasurer races in the era of MAGA
The de facto administrative positions of state government, Secretary of State and Treasurer, don’t receive much limelight but their occupant couldn’t be more important.
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Tropical Magic Worn on the Body: Bangkok Edition – From Jim Thompson to Hmong Embroidery, Beautiful ‘Textiles and Handiwork’ of Southeast Asia Summon Euphoria in Daily Life
My daily life, which values a sense of the extraordinary, often features ‘cloth.’ Those woven fabrics and embroidered textiles that I use instead of tablecloths or placemats are the Magic of Threads I …
Full story: https://note.com/duallifemagic/n/n8ac00e634727?hl=en
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Jazz Giants, a Yorktown Flag and Hmong New Year at American History in November
See “In Pursuit of Life, Liberty & Happiness” before it closes at the end of the year, catch a John Sayles film talk, or a tavern history tasting.
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St. Paul school board candidates weigh in on budgets and immigrant students
St. Paul voters will elect three school board members as the district faces budget pressures, declining English learner enrollment and proposed midyear teacher cuts. Sahan Journal interviewed six of …
Full story: https://sahanjournal.com/education/st-paul-public-schools-board-candidates-2026/
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Omar Syed: ‘I will be that voice’ to give immigrant families more representation in St. Paul schools
St. Paul school board candidate Omar Syed wants to bring East African families back to district schools, strengthen support for English learners and give immigrant communities a greater voice in …
Full story: https://sahanjournal.com/education/omar-syed-st-paul-school-board-2026/
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Stephanie Anderson: St. Paul Schools should shift toward full-service community model
St. Paul school board candidate Stephanie Anderson pledges a transparent, community-driven approach to potential school closures amid declining enrollment. She also wants to see more urgency in …
Full story: https://sahanjournal.com/education/stephanie-anderson-st-paul-school-board-2026/