Hmong News – Laos
Hmong Pioneers: Honoring the First Wave
In 1975, at the tumultuous close of the Viet Nam war,the Hmong people in Laos fled their homes, livelihoods, and culture and began to arrive in the U.S. as refugees. Since that time, St. Paul , …Read Full Article
‘Fun, magical, family environment’ | Southeast Asian cuisine served daily at Stockton city park
For more than three decades, the Hmong community who have immigrated from Laos, Vietnam, Cambodia and other areas have gathered off North El Dorado Street to cook up family recipes – recipes that were …
‘Fun, magical, family environment’ | Southeast Asian cuisine served daily at Stockton city park
For more than three decades, the Hmong who have immigrated from Laos, Vietnam, Cambodia and other areas have gathered off North El Dorado Street to cook up family recipes – recipes that were brought …
Operation Popcorn
During the Vietnam War, the CIA recruited Hmong tribesmen in the hills of Laos to fight the Communists, then brought them as refugees to America. Forty years later in California, someone who might be …
As Marc Heu Pâtisserie Paris expands in St. Paul, its young owners rewrite the story of French food
His Hmong parents, tropical fruit farmers, arrived as refugees from Laos after the Vietnam War, just as many Hmong did in Minnesota. He grew up poor, “in the jungle, barefoot,” and felt beholden to …
‘I don’t want more children to suffer what I did’: the 50-year fight to clear US bombs from Laos
Since the last bomb fell on this neutral country 50 years ago, unexploded ordnance has killed 20,000 people. And it could take 100 years to clear it all …
Textiles show history of Secret War in Laos, and how women perceived conflict
Monday marks 50 years since the U.S. ended its nine-year bombing of Laos. Traditional textiles with missiles, grenades and attack planes offer a haunting glimpse of the attacks.
I dropped cluster bombs on Laos in US ‘secret war.’ Ukraine shouldn’t want this nightmare.
Using cluster bombs did not work in Laos, Cambodia or Vietnam – and it certainly isn’t going to be a game-changer for Ukraine against Russia.
Assembly Committee holds hearing on expanding benefits for Hmong soldiers who supported U.S. in Secret War
The Assembly Committee on Veterans and Military Affairs held a public hearing on Thursday regarding expanding veteran benefits to individuals who served in Laos in support of the United States during …
From a village belle in Laos’ Hmong town to Miss Universe: Payengxa Lor’s journey to stardom is an inspiration all women
VIENTIANE, March 24 (Laotian Times): In 2022, a young Hmong woman made history as the first person from her community to win the title of Miss Universe Laos. She then competed in Miss Universe where …
Vietnam Veterans ‘Welcome Home’ Ceremony to be held March 29 in Owego
The recognition ceremony will also include veterans with the Secret Guerrilla Unit (SGU) from Laos/Hmong, and a salute by the Honor Guard. The agency will recognize Vietnam War era veterans, the …
Minnesota Opera opens ‘The Song Poet’ by local author Kao Kalia Yang
Hmong author Kao Kalia Yang detailed her father’s journey as a refugee from Laos to Minnesota in her book “The Song Poet”. Now, her heartfelt memoir about her father is being featured by the Minnesota …
In 1968, a Top Secret U.S. Military Base Was Overrun By Elite Vietnamese Commandos
Decades ago on March 12, 1968, a top-secret U.S. base on a mountain top in Laos was overrun by an elite force of Vietnamese commandos. Only six of the eighteen CIA and Air Force personnel manning the …
Shoreline fiber designer brings rare, natural indigo made in Laos to Branford’s BACA Gallery
Sally Strasser is true blue in her obsession with rare, natural indigo textiles she discovered on a trip to Laos. And she is eager to share her passion with others. Through her new venture, Taleo, …
Chef Ann Ahmed’s Upcoming Restaurant Has a Name Inspired by the Fragrant Sticky Rice of Northern Laos
Plus, a new Detroit-style pizza spot opens in the North Loop, and pastry chef Diane Moua pops up for Valentine’s Day …
Miss Universe Laos donates fund to Hmong Women Network and hopes to inspire women in her country
Payengxa Lor, Miss Universe Laos 2022 and a Finalist in the Miss Universe pageant, has contributed almost LAK 10 million to Hmong Women Network for under privileged Hmong women.
Miss Laos traveled 48 hours to compete in the Miss Universe pageant in New Orleans
Miss Laos Payengxa Lor’s voyage to the competition, which takes place in New Orleans this year, included five layovers.
8 surprising details from the Miss Universe pageant that you might’ve missed
Miss Laos traveled over 48 hours to compete in the 71st annual Miss Universe, and Miss Norway couldn’t participate in the final after getting sick.
