Tag: culture
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Hmong Americans celebrate their New Year in Siskiyou County
Hmong residents, who have roots in several Southeast Asian countries, gathered for celebrations in the California town of Weed. Full story: https://www.ijpr.org/music-arts-culture/2024-10-22/hmong-americans-celebrate-their-new-year-in-siskiyou-county
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New office brings much needed banking resources to HmongTown Marketplace
The new banking resource office, staffed by people like Malina Yang who speak Hmong and understand the culture, is more than just a convenience. The banking relationship specialist, who has lived in … Full story: https://www.mprnews.org/story/2024/10/18/new-office-brings-much-needed-banking-resources-to-hmongtown-marketplace
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Traditional performances light up Hmong New Year festival in Warwick
WARWICK, R.I. (WJAR) — The Annual Hmong Rhode Island New Year Festival took place at Mickey Stevens Field in Warwick Sunday. The event immersed festival- goers in the Hmong culture. It featured … Full story: https://turnto10.com/news/local/traditional-performances-light-up-hmong-festival-in-warwick-southern-new-england-rhode-island-massachusetts-october-13-2024
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Madison College’s Hmong New Year Celebration set for Dec. 7
Tags: celebration, college, community, culture, dancers, Hmong, Madison, New Year, performances, story, traditionsThe Madison College Hmong New Year celebration will feature the rich culture and traditions of the Hmong community through captivating performances by artists, dancers, and cultural performers on … Full story: https://madison365.com/madison-colleges-hmong-new-year-celebration-set-for-dec-7/
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Artist Shoua Yang to hold cultural relief printmaking workshop in Viroqua
McIntosh Memorial Library will host an enriching evening of art and culture on Thursday, Oct. 17, from 5 to 7 p.m. in the program room. Local artist Shoua Yang of … Full story: https://lacrossetribune.com/news/community/vernonbroadcaster/artist-shoua-yang-to-hold-cultural-relief-printmaking-workshop-in-viroqua/article_97be83bc-7d0a-11ef-8aad-dff39c94be03.html
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New Horizons Shelter hosts 3rd annual Dare to Self-Care event
New Horizons Shelter and Outreach Centers hosted its 3rd annual Dare to Self- Care event at the Hmong Culture and Community Center in La Crosse, Saturday. Full story: https://www.news8000.com/news/new-horizons-shelter-hosts-3rd-annual-dare-to-self-care-event/article_e45d4764-837a-11ef-b5d8-47e1d12416bf.html
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From Laos to Legos: Vadnais Heights man uses toy bricks to share Hmong culture
Greg Rhodes, a Lego enthusiast, created a 3D diorama using Legos to depict Hmong history and culture, inspired by traditional Hmong story cloths. Full story: https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/laos-legos-vadnais-heights-man-032353869.html
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Fleeing loss, finding home: Palestinian play, Hmong and Somali choral works take center stage
The Boston Choral Ensemble, in collaboration with Minneapolis Choir Co-Op, presents “My Journey, Yours,” a multilingual concert featuring works by immigrant composers and writers. The program, which … Full story: https://sahanjournal.com/culture-community/things-to-do-minneapolis-boston-choral-palestinian-play-kara-walker/
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Exhibition celebrating Asian history and culture now open in Hanford
A celebration of Asian History and culture is open now in Hanford.The second installment of the Carnegie Museum of Kings County opened on Friday in Downtown Han … Full story: https://kmph.com/news/local/exhibition-celebrating-asian-history-and-culture-now-open-in-hanford
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Students and faculty react to Act 266
Hmong professors and students at UWO said that they are excited for the steps being taken to include Hmong and Asian American history in the Wisconsin education curriculum from grades K -12. Last … Full story: https://advancetitan.com/arts-and-culture/2024/09/12/students-and-faculty-react-to-act-266
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Salsa del Soul brings Caribbean beat to Minneapolis Monarch Festival
Salsa del Soul, a Twin Cities-based Latin band, will kick off the festival on Saturday at 10 a.m., bringing their blend of salsa, merengue, cumbia, and cha- cha-cha to the stage. “We want the audience … Full story: https://sahanjournal.com/culture-community/free-things-to-do-minneapolis-winona-monarch-festival-art-galleries/
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Here are 7 events you don’t want to miss this fall in the Wausau area
WAUSAU − Whether you like arts and culture, beer and bacon, literature, racing excitement or outdoor family fun, there are events and activities for everyone in the Wausau area this fall. Check out a … Full story: https://www.wausaudailyherald.com/story/entertainment/events/2024/09/05/here-are-seven-events-you-dont-want-to-miss-this-fall-in-the-wausau-area/75070046007/
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Minnesota State Fair food review: From Korean corn dogs to quesabirria
On Day 1 of the 2024 Minnesota State Fair, Sahan Journal reviews the best new foods from Union Hmong Kitchen, El Burrito Mercado, Chan’s Eatery and more. Full story: https://sahanjournal.com/culture-community/minnesota-state-fair-new-foods-reviews-2024/
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Hmong culture in Dane County finds a home at McFarland ‘5100’ property
>From prying old flat screen TVs off of the walls to taking nearly decade-old ketchup bottles off high top tables, Nengher Vang and Choua Her have been hard at work … Full story: https://www.hngnews.com/monona_cottage_grove_mcfarland/news/hmong-culture-in-dane-county-finds-a-home-at-mcfarland-5100-property/article_da48ec6c-5e66-11ef-b0a2-6725d0636e99.html
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Learning from the Hmong: A Jewish Perspective
As I journeyed through the lush, mountainous regions of Northern Thailand, I found myself immersed in the vibrant culture of the Hmong people. Their colorful attire, rich traditions, and resilient … Full story: https://blogs.timesofisrael.com/learning-from-the-hmong-a-jewish-perspective/
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Minnesota Landscape Arboretum exhibit focuses on Hmong medicine and culture
The Minnesota Landscape Arboretum is featuring a Hmong herbal garden in its “Seeds of Knowledge and Healing” exhibit. It tells the story of Zongxee Lee’s herbal medicine journey. Lee comes from a long … Full story: https://www.cbsnews.com/minnesota/news/minnesota-landscape-arboretum-hmong-garden/
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Mekong Night Festival celebrates Southeast Asian culture in Altoona
The festival ran all day in Altoona’s River Prairie Park to celebrate Hmong and Southeast Asian culture in the Chippewa Valley. It included dancing performances, live music, a traditional outfit … Full story: https://www.wqow.com/news/mekong-night-festival-celebrates-southeast-asian-culture-in-altoona/article_36933ff4-5cf5-11ef-9c83-d34e3afacba7.html