Hmong News – Laos
Minnesota Opera opens ‘The Song Poet’ by local author Kao Kalia Yang
In 1968, a Top Secret U.S. Military Base Was Overrun By Elite Vietnamese Commandos
Shoreline fiber designer brings rare, natural indigo made in Laos to Branford’s BACA Gallery
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.
Laos gets highest votes as fan favourite at Miss Universe pageant
Miss Universe Laos has topped the list of the 71st Miss Universe contestants based on fan votes. Payengxa Lor, Miss Universe Laos 2022, has received the most votes so far with 168,600 points, …
These 99 Valley residents ended 2022 with a big milestone: U.S. citizenship
The newest U.S. citizens came from 23 countries – including Chile (1), Colombia (2), Guatemala (1), India (18), Laos (5), México (33), and Philippines (16).
Hmong New Year colors fairgrounds with culture
For hundreds of years, wherever the Hmong have traveled – from China to Vietnam and Laos and eventually to America – they have …
Miss Universe Laos visits St. Paul
Miss Universe Laos spent some time in St. Paul today for a meet-and-greet at the Community School of Excellence. Payengxa Lor made history as the first Hmong woman to win the title.
Hmong pride shines as St. Paul schoolchildren welcome Miss Universe Laos.
Payengxa Lor, Miss Universe Laos, praised Minnesota students for embracing their Hmong heritage and shared her own dream—starting a school in her homeland.
Miss Universe Laos visits Twin Cities Hmong community
Payengxa Lor has won Miss Universe Laos, becoming the first Hmong woman to do so. She was in the Twin Cities Thursday visiting family. and held a meet-and-greet with her fans. Lor says her dream is to …
Madison School District translator helps Hmong families and students stay connected
In 1991, when she was just 6 years old, Sheng Lee and her family moved to the United States as refugees from Laos.
First Hmong woman named Miss Universe Laos, will compete in New Orleans
Lor, 21, beat out 19 other finalists to win the title of Miss Universe Laos and will represent Laos at the Miss Universe pageant in New Orleans this January.
Did Peng Her put the squeeze on clients of The Hmong Institute?
Peng Her, a longtime leader in Madison’s Hmong community, is the CEO of The Hmong Institute, a nonprofit that provides services to resettled political refugees of Cambodia, Laos, and Vietnam. Isthmus …
From Laos to Minnesota, international artist Pao Houa Her captures the Hmong American experience
The Blaine-based photographer’s work was part of 2022’s prestigious Whitney Biennial, and now she has a solo exhibition of new work at the Walker Art Center.
Finding roots back to Laos: Hmong elders harvest vegetables to feed their community, overcome traumas
Many Hmong Americans need help coping with trauma from the past and present. Community gardens give these older women peace.