Tag: culture
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SoYen Runs on Doughnuts
As she juggles the demands of running the pop-up with working full-time, Fang keeps one idea at the core of SoYen: noj qab, nyob zoo, or “eat good, live well” in Hmong. “In our culture, we often do … Full story: https://twincities.eater.com/2024/2/21/24074480/so-yen-doughnuts-brioche-hmong-pop-up-st-paul
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Boss Tootie: “I am a big strong independent woman”
“I am a big strong independent woman,” she said. Boss Tootie, aka Tia Olani- Young, is in 4th grade. She raps about a lot of things you would think a 10-year-old would rap about, like magical worlds … Full story: https://www.abc10.com/article/news/community/race-and-culture/boss-tootie-big-strong-independent-woman/103-053040b0-538e-444b-99d2-caa14b49ad65
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Afghan cuisine, LA restaurant closures, Hmong cooking
Zarghuna Adel learns classic recipes from older Afghans living abroad and reintroduces them to a younger generation living in the country. Full story: https://www.kcrw.com/culture/shows/good-food/afghan-cuisine-la-restaurant-closures-hmong-cooking
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Funeral for St. Paul comedian, activist this weekend
In Hmong culture, a funeral usually lasts up to three days to signify the long and good life of the person who died. However, the family is requesting privacy after Saturday’s memorial and visitation. Full story: https://kstp.com/kstp-news/top-news/funeral-for-st-paul-comedian-activist-this-weekend/
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Tou Ger Xiong’s funeral Saturday will be livestreamed as family, dignitaries pay their respects
Hmong activist and comedian Tou Ger Xiong’s funeral begins Saturday and ends Monday. It will be livestreamed Saturday and Sunday afternoon. Full story: https://sahanjournal.com/culture-community/tou-ger-xiong-funeral-service-livestreamed-saturday-sunday/
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A teacher and a student take a fresh look at Hmong American recipes
Peel them into long, thin strips with a vegetable peeler and set them aside. Remove the papery skin from the garlic cloves and put the cloves into a large mortar. Remove the stem ends of the chilies … Full story: https://www.kcrw.com/culture/shows/good-food/afghan-cuisine-la-restaurant-closures-hmong-cooking/hmong-recipes-cooking-from-the-heart-sheng-yang-sami-scripter
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How a Hmong woman escaped Laos and ended up growing rice in Fresno
Lisa Hamilton looks at one Hmong woman’s struggle to survive war, loss and displacement while holding onto her identity. Full story: https://www.kcrw.com/culture/shows/good-food/afghan-cuisine-la-restaurant-closures-hmong-cooking/hmong-hungry-season-ia-moua-lisa-hamilton
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Where would Minnesota’s thriving arts and culture scene be without these significant drivers?
Our alumni have gone on to lay the foundation for the creative terrain of the Twin Cities — from the Ojibwe painter and sculptor George Morrison (class of 1943) to the photography of award-winning … Full story: https://www.minnpost.com/community-voices/2024/01/where-would-minnesotas-thriving-arts-and-culture-scene-be-without-these-significant-drivers-mcad-arne-carlson/
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Kao Kalia Yang’s new book, “Where Rivers Part,” dives into her mom’s life story
Kao Kalia Yang’s new book, “Where Rivers Part,” is coming out on March 19 and tells the story of her mother’s life. Full story: https://sahanjournal.com/culture-community/kao-kalia-yang-new-book-where-rivers-part/
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Friends and family remember a comedian who was taken too soon
Tou Ger’s family says he used humor and a captivating personality to fight for change and share Hmong culture with everyone. Including at the Great Minnesota Get Together where Tou founded “Hmong Day” … Full story: https://www.cbsnews.com/minnesota/news/friends-and-family-remember-a-comedian-who-was-taken-too-soon/
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Visit Laos 2024 Campaign invites tourists to explore paradise of nature, history, culture
Among the lineup of national events to showcase the country’s rich cultural heritage are the Lao New Year Festival, Hmong New Year, That Luang Festival, and Wat Phou Festival. Visitors have the … Full story: http://www.bing.com/news/apiclick.aspx?ref=FexRss&aid=&tid=6582eb35ac744b299f4f3cc9384bb52f&url=https%3a%2f%2fwww.traveldailymedia.com%2fvisit-laos-2024-campaign-invites-tourists-to-explore-paradise-of-nature-history-culture%2f&c=7583042659018660401&mkt=en-us
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‘We’re all in this together’: Hmong, La Crosse police build bridges through Citizens Police Academy
La Crosse Police Department patrol officer Alex Vang came to the U.S. from Southeast Asia when he was 8 years old. He and his fellow Hmong immigrants brought a culture … Full story: https://lacrossetribune.com/news/local/were-all-in-this-together-hmong-la-crosse-police-build-bridges-through-citizens-police-academy/article_42a48f50-9b58-11ee-ad05-4fd18a402b69.html
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Multicultural get-together shows off clothing, traditions, food and art
Hmong and Mexican culture were among those enjoying the spotlight at Saturday’s Butte County Multicultural Showcase. Full story: https://www.chicoer.com/2023/12/17/multicultural-get-together-shows-off-clothing-traditions-food-and-art/
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‘A force of nature’: Remembering Hmong artist and activist Tou Ger Xiong
Twin Cities Hmong American activist Tou Ger Xiong was kidnapped and killed while visiting Colombia, according to his family. Full story: https://www.abc10.com/article/news/community/race-and-culture/remembering-hmong-artist-and-activist-tou-ger-xiong/103-513352d0-ccd2-43db-9def-37176d0700a2
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Hmong New Year Celebration at Merced Fairgrounds: ‘People Need to Know About Our Traditions’
Share with friendsThe aromas, flavors, and traditional garments of the Hmong culture will be on display this weekend at the Merced Hmong New Year Celebration 2023-2024. Sponsored by the Merced Lao … Full story: https://gvwire.com/2023/12/14/hmong-new-year-celebration-at-merced-fairgrounds-people-need-to-know-about-our-traditions/
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How Hmong Village ‘Changed What It Meant to be Hmong in St. Paul’
Tags: Asian, community, culture, heart, Hmong, Hmong Village, St. Paul, story, United States, villageAs you may or may not know, St. Paul’s Hmong community of 94,000 ranks as one the largest in the United States. The beating heart of that Southeast Asian culture is at 1001 Johnson Pkwy., where the … Full story: https://racketmn.com/how-hmong-village-changed-what-it-meant-to-be-hmong-in-st-paul