Tag: ethnic
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A Hmong artisan’s mission to preserve his language and music
As society continues to evolve, preserving the traditional culture of ethnic minorities is becoming increasingly difficult. Yet, driven by love and pride for his heritage, artisan Vang A Mang from … Full story: https://en.vietnamplus.vn/a-hmong-artisans-mission-to-preserve-his-language-and-music-post320857.vnp
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Study shows Vietnam’s ethnic communities’ grapple with hydropower plant impacts
In June 2019, an early morning flash flood swept through the Bien La commune in northwestern Vietnam, ravaging crops and farmlands belonging to 60 families. The cause: the Su Pan 1 small hydropower … Full story: https://news.mongabay.com/2025/06/study-shows-vietnams-ethnic-communities-grapple-with-hydropower-plant-impacts/
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Tracing one Hmong family’s journey from Laos to Rhode Island
The Hmong are an ethnic group living primarily in China and Southeast Asia. There are communities of Hmong migrants across the globe. For Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, Isabella … Full story: https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/tracing-one-hmong-familys-journey-from-laos-to-rhode-island
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Sin Suoi Ho: The Hmong village that rose from ruin to riches
Nestled in the mountains of Lai Chau province, northwest Vietnam, Sin Suoi Ho is a Hmong ethnic village that has transformed from poverty into a model of sustainable community-based tourism. Known for … Full story: https://vietnamnet.vn/en/sin-suoi-ho-the-hmong-village-that-rose-from-ruin-to-riches-2397669.html
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UP Promotes Ban Hmong Mai Community Enterprise as a Cultural Tourism and Learning Hub for Hmong Heritage.
This initiative aims to establish Ban Hmong Mai as a learning center and a cultural tourism destination focused on Hmong ethnic heritage, emphasizing local cuisine and traditional crafts like hand … Full story: https://www.newswit.com/en/if14df3vir2ovf0o2orvlz8mcs8wy4ya
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News for: Hmong students learn Hmong script at primary schools.
The written script of each ethnic group is a source of pride, an affirmation of identity, and a tool for preserving cultural traditions. Tags: Hmong students learn Hmong … Full story: https://english.vtv.vn/hmong-students-learn-hmong-script-at-primary-schools.html
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My Take: Growing up Hmong
Growing up Hmong: A family’s story of survival. Hmong people are an ethnic group that originated in China and have spread across the globe. Many came to the U.S. after the Vietnam War. Full story: https://www.pbs.org/video/my-take-growing-up-hmong-a9zgoy/
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This week in PostMag: from Tilda Swinton to Hegra, Saudi Arabia
Together, excuse the cliché, the best of both worlds. In this week’s print issue, I enjoyed discovering the Hmong ethnic group’s own New Year celebration in northern Laos through the eyes of … Full story: https://www.scmp.com/postmag/culture/article/3297764/week-postmag-tilda-swinton-hegra-saudi-arabia
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What is Hmong New Year – and how is it celebrated in the modern day?
For the Hmong ethnic group, the New Year festival in northern Laos’ Phonsavan is the perfect time to don your finest, honour your clan and go in search of The One. Full story: https://www.scmp.com/postmag/culture/article/3297544/what-hmong-new-year-and-how-it-celebrated-modern-day?module=latest&pgtype=homepage
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Ethnic Minorities Face Rising Hate Crimes in Rural CA
Hate crimes are mounting in rural California, where many ethnic minorities are too distrustful of the government to report them. In response to this rise, California launched CA vs Hate, a reporting … Full story: https://precinctreporter.com/2025/01/23/ethnic-minorities-face-rising-hate-crimes-in-rural-ca/
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Hmong woman’s videos about ethnic dishes attract viewers
The videos made and shown by Sung Thi Din, a Hmong woman, about the preparation of Hmong ethnic popular dishes have captured special attention online. Full story: https://vietnamnet.vn/en/hmong-woman-s-videos-about-ethnic-dishes-attract-viewers-2363435.html
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Thailand to grant citizenship to nearly 500,000 people
Thailand will grant citizenship to nearly 500,000 long-term residents, most of them members of ethnic minorities, with the aim of improving national security and the economy, officials said. Full story: http://www.bing.com/news/apiclick.aspx?ref=FexRss&aid=&tid=67397e2f9b26493984e787fcdea61932&url=https%3a%2f%2fwww.benarnews.org%2fenglish%2fnews%2fthai%2fthailand-to-grant-citizenship-to-nearly-500000-people-11152024074321.html&c=16140181805054604878&mkt=en-us
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Tham Luong Kindergarten & Primary School / 1+1>2 Architects
Completed in 2024 in Du Già, Vietnam. The Tham Luong school is located on a rocky plateau in Du Gia commune, Yen Minh district, Ha Giang province – the home of the Hmong ethnic … Full story: https://www.archdaily.com/1020979/tham-luong-kindergarten-and-primary-school-1-plus-1-2-architects
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Asian American leaders worry that U.S. Census Bureau’s refusal to reclassify groups could harm access to resources
Census Bureau Director Robert Santos met with Minnesota community members last month, and said his office would not change how it classified several ethnic groups. Full story: https://www.startribune.com/asian-american-leaders-worry-that-us-census-refusal-to-reclassify-groups-could-harm-access-to-resources/601130323
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‘Very frustrating’: Hmong leaders worry U.S. Census’ refusal to reclassify groups could harm access to resources
U.S. Census Bureau Director Robert Santos met with Minnesota community members in July, and said the Census would not reclassify the Hmong and other ethnic groups. Full story: https://sahanjournal.com/changing-minnesota/minnesota-hmong-community-us-census-bureau-robert-santos/
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From Minnesota to Paris: How Suni Lee’s siblings have supported her Olympic journey
Read on to learn more about the Olympic champion’s siblings. In a July 29, 2021, interview with ESPN, Suni’s parents shared more about their Hmong heritage. The Hmong are an ethnic group with a … Full story: https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/minnesota-paris-suni-lees-siblings-033943249.html
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