Tag: culture
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St. Paul educators explore ‘Culturally Responsive Instruction’
She’s principal of Txuj Ci HMong Language and Culture Lower Campus as well as a Bush Fellow. Kindergarten and first grade teacher Liz Bishop says, so far, the expo is helpful. “One big takeaway was … Full story: https://www.kare11.com/article/news/education/spps-educators-explore-culturally-responsive-instruction/89-0d67c06f-e4a9-4a4b-bf6f-de6ed102b4b9
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Hmong-led movie starring St. Paul actor debuts at Tribeca Festival
The film, shot in Missoula, Montana, is one of just a handful of full-length feature films focused on the Hmong American experience. Like last year’s release, “The Harvest,” it drew on a pool of … Full story: https://sahanjournal.com/culture-community/hmong-led-movie-starring-st-paul-actor-debuts-at-tribeca-festival/
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Pao Houa Her centers Hmong song poetry in Bockley Gallery installation
Each of the channels feature a singing form from Hmong culture called kwv txhiaj, played intermittently and sourced from different time periods (some of the videos are several decades old, and there’s … Full story: https://www.minnpost.com/artscape/2024/06/pao-houa-her-centers-hmong-song-poetry-in-bockley-gallery-installation/
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Strawberry success: How Iu Mien families grew a network of strawberry farming in Sacramento
Today, there are more than 15,000 Iu Mien people in the greater Sacramento area and about 100 Iu Mien strawberry farms in the Sacramento and Sonoma valleys. Full story: https://www.abc10.com/article/news/community/race-and-culture/sacramento-iu-mien-families-grew-strawberry-farming/103-787bd89b-c03e-481d-b541-e8e45a00d40f
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Culture through cloth: Hmong artisans pass down traditions of ‘flower cloths’ and ‘story cloths’
Paj Ntaub, Hmong for ‘flower cloth,’ is a tradition with many variations stretching back centuries. Two Hmong textile artists are making sure it isn’t forgotten. Full story: https://www.abc10.com/article/news/community/race-and-culture/hmong-artisans-traditions-flower-story-cloths/103-acb993f6-9494-4235-8ad5-22e1f827f418
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Hmong Arts Festival celebrates the qeej with master players, acrobatic performances
Qeej players take center stage at RiverCentre; soul acts perform at U.S. Bank Stadium; and the Red Eye features “Works-in-Progress” this weekend … Full story: https://sahanjournal.com/culture-community/weekend-arts-twin-cities-hmong-festival-soul-music-red-eye-theater/
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Hmong American Day celebration held in southeast Fresno
(KFSN) — An event in Southeast Fresno was celebrating culture this Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. Hmong American Day was held Saturday at the Fresno Center on Kings Canyon Road. Full story: https://abc30.com/post/hmong-american-day-celebration-held-in-southeast-fresno/14801697/
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A Q and A with Joe Lee, Fresno’s liaison to the Asian/Pacific Islander community | Opinion
Joe Lee is a worthy representative of the Hmong community in Fresno because his life story reflects what so many in his culture have experienced. Full story: https://www.yahoo.com/news/q-joe-lee-fresno-liaison-123000792.html
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Sheboygan South High students to honor Hmong veterans, culture with community presentation
SHEBOYGAN — The Hmong Student Organization at South High will host its first event to honor Hmong veterans and celebrate Hmong culture and history next week. The Hmong Veterans Day … Full story: https://www.sheboyganpress.com/story/news/education/2024/05/10/sheboygan-south-hmong-student-organization-to-host-hmong-veteran-event/73628758007/
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Sheboygan South Hmong Student Organization to host Hmong veteran event
Sheboygan South High students to honor Hmong veterans, culture with community presentation Hmong Student Organization leaders hope people who attend will learn about Hmong veterans’ contributions … Full story: https://www.sheboyganpress.com/story/news/education/2024/05/10/sheboygan-south-hmong-student-organization-to-host-hmong-veteran-event/73628758007/
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Sheboygan South High students to honor Hmong veterans, culture with community presentation
SHEBOYGAN — The Hmong Student Organization at South High will host its first event to honor Hmong veterans and celebrate Hmong culture and history next week. The Hmong Veterans Day Presentation … Full story: https://www.yahoo.com/news/sheboygan-south-high-students-honor-100055373.html
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Sheboygan South High students to honor Hmong veterans, culture with community presentation
The first event of its kind hosted at South will feature a Hmong veteran guest speaker, play about the Secret War and more. Full story: https://www.yahoo.com/news/sheboygan-south-high-students-honor-100055373.html
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Sacramento Hmong elders find community in ‘garden of hope’
(FOX40.COM) — One scoop at a time, with the right tools in hand, a group of Hmong elders in Sacramento are determined to create a flourishing “garden of hope.” “Our Hmong culture … Full story: https://fox40.com/news/local-news/sacramento/sacramento-hmong-elders-find-community-in-garden-of-hope/
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Sacramento Hmong elders find community in ‘garden of hope’
(FOX40.COM) — One scoop at a time, with the right tools in hand, a group of Hmong elders in Sacramento are determined to create a flourishing “garden of hope.” “Our Hmong culture, we like to garden,” … Full story: https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/sacramento-hmong-elders-community-garden-234130091.html
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Local business owner offers vibrant, Hmong-inspired hair accessories
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — A local business owner found inspiration from her culture for her products. Leah Thao first started her business in 2016, knitting and crocheting items like scarves and … Full story: https://www.woodtv.com/news/grand-rapids/local-business-owner-offers-vibrant-hmong-inspired-hair-accessories/
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20 books to celebrate AAPI Heritage Month
Twenty books, including adult fiction, nonfiction, teen and children’s titles, explore heritage and culture of Asian American and Pacific Islander communities … Full story: https://www.lansingstatejournal.com/story/life/2024/05/01/cadl-book-recommendations-aapi-heritage-month/73518612007/