Tag: people
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‘It’s a big part of my life’: Thousands celebrate Hmong New Year at Cal Expo
Thousands of people gathered at Cal Expo Friday afternoon for the first day of Sacramento’s annual Hmong New Year celebration. Organizers said it’s one of the largest … Full story: http://www.bing.com/news/apiclick.aspx?ref=FexRss&aid=&tid=692bd52fc92e43978eca21b23440434f&url=https%3a%2f%2ffox40.com%2fnews%2flocal-news%2fsacramento%2fits-a-big-part-of-my-life-thousands-celebrate-hmong-new-year-at-cal-expo%2f&c=5136774656371085391&mkt=en-us
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Students celebrate Hmong culture and resilience
Culture, history and art filled Grant Union High School as people across the community joined together to celebrate the Hmong New Year. Full story: https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/students-celebrate-hmong-culture-and-resilience/vi-AA1QwGdE
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‘What we have now is our voices’: Students celebrate Hmong culture and resilience
On Saturday, culture, history and art filled Grant Union High School as people across the community joined together to celebrate the Hmong New Year. Ivory Xiong and Shyanne Moua are … Full story: http://www.bing.com/news/apiclick.aspx?ref=FexRss&aid=&tid=691a08ee162c46dd8a2d419aad3c8a2d&url=https%3a%2f%2ffox40.com%2fnews%2flocal-news%2fsacramento%2fwhat-we-have-now-is-our-voices-students-celebrate-hmong-culture-and-resilience%2f&c=7842308657716774700&mkt=en-us
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Wausau Hmong New Year celebrates 50th anniversary of Hmong people in the US
The Wausau Hmong New Year celebration is returning this weekend – bringing together families, culture and tradition. Full story: https://www.waow.com/news/wausau-hmong-new-year-celebrates-50th-anniversary-of-hmong-people-in-the-us/article_86982b0e-d139-4fca-a7ad-ca578ead207b.html
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‘I waited all my life’: Elderly indigenous people struggle for Thai citizenship
At 93 years, Chungyung Bekaku did not think she would get her Thai citizenship after having lived all her life in the hills of northern Thailand among other ethnic Akha people who are largely regarded … Full story: http://www.bing.com/news/apiclick.aspx?ref=FexRss&aid=&tid=690cd9eff2d447e59ac9144f488c99ea&url=https%3a%2f%2fwww.reuters.com%2fworld%2fi-waited-all-my-life-elderly-indigenous-people-struggle-thai-citizenship–trfn-2020-11-02%2f&c=10805555383236126544&mkt=en-us
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‘I waited all my life’: Elderly indigenous people struggle for Thai citizenship
At 93 years, Chungyung Bekaku did not think she would get her Thai citizenship after having lived all her life in the hills of northern Thailand among other ethnic Akha people who are largely regarded … Full story: http://www.bing.com/news/apiclick.aspx?ref=FexRss&aid=&tid=690d82ae4ce24d02b15c0f0d24a9ee46&url=https%3a%2f%2fwww.reuters.com%2fworld%2fi-waited-all-my-life-elderly-indigenous-people-struggle-thai-citizenship–trfn-2020-11-02%2f&c=10805555383236126544&mkt=en-us
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‘A nice blessing’
It was a day of celebration. Hundreds of people marked the Hmong New Year on Saturday with music, dance, food and more at the Red Baron Arena and Expo. The festivities in Marshall started out with a … Full story: https://www.marshallindependent.com/news/local-news/2025/10/a-nice-blessing/
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Blessings for a new year
It was a day of celebration. Hundreds of people marked the Hmong New Year on Saturday, with music, dance, food and more at the Red Baron Arena and Expo. The festivities in Marshall started out with a … Full story: https://www.marshallindependent.com/news/local-news/2025/10/blessings-for-a-new-year/
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Hmong rights advocate Dr. Lee Pao Yang dies at 70
Dr. Lee Pao Yang, also known as Steven Sao Yang, has passed away at the age of 70.As Chair of United Hmong Vision, Dr. Yang was a passionate advocate for Hmong … Full story: https://kmph.com/news/local/hmong-rights-advocate-dr-lee-pao-yang-dies-at-70-community-raising-awareness-united-nations-human-rights-passion-people
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Madison Hmong New Year Celebration will celebrate 50 years of Hmong diaspora while honoring Hmong elders
The Wisconsin Hmong Association, Inc. will host a very special Madison Hmong New Year celebration this year, a landmark gathering that will honor the 50th year since Hmong people left Laos and Vietnam … Full story: https://madison365.com/madison-hmong-new-year-celebration-will-celebrate-50-years-of-hmong-diaspora-while-honoring-hmong-elders/
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UN Committee Recognises Systemic Limitation of Hmong Rights Following UNPO Report
The UN Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights (CESCR) has issued its concluding observations on the Lao People’s Democratic Republic’s adherence to … Full story: https://unpo.org/un-committee-recognises-systemic-limitation-of-hmong-rights-following-unpo-report/
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7 events to check out in Wisconsin Oct. 10-12
Celebrate the Hmong New Year in Eau Claire Saturday and Sunday at the Sonnentag Event Center. This year, the event commemorates 50 years since the arrival of Hmong people in the U.S. You can enjoy … Full story: https://www.wsaw.com/2025/10/10/7-events-check-out-wisconsin-oct-10-12/
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Asian Culinary Education Club Serves Culture Through Food
What started as a simple idea to bring people together through food has quickly become one of Minnesota State’s most flavorful new communities. The Asian Culinary Education Club (ACE) is serving … Full story: https://www.msureporter.com/2025/10/09/asian-culinary-education-club-serves-culture-through-food/
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Fresno County delays limits on roosters, calls for committee to craft new ordinance
Fresno County has delayed a new ordinance that would limit the number of roosters people can have on their property. Full story: https://sjvsun.com/news/fresno/fresno-county-delays-limits-on-roosters-calls-for-committee-to-craft-new-ordinance/
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Businesses from booths at International Festival value cultural awareness over profit
The annual International Festival transformed UNC Charlotte’s campus into a global celebration once again on Saturday, Sept. 27, drawing nearly 20,000 people and showcasing dozens of performances, … Full story: https://www.ninertimes.com/news/businesses-from-booths-at-international-festival-value-cultural-awareness-over-profit/article_31f13283-b51c-4f4e-9e6d-cb281a8fb9c6.html
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UNPO Continues Advocacy for the Rights of the Hmong in Lao PDR Through UN Human Rights Council
At the 60th Session of the UN Human Rights Council, the UNPO, the Congress of World Hmong People (CWHP) and its partner organization, Geneva for Human Rights … Full story: https://unpo.org/unpo-continues-advocacy-for-the-rights-of-the-hmong-in-lao-pdr-through-un-human-rights-council/
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‘Turning 50 in the Chippewa Valley’ documentary highlights Hmong refugees experiences
On Thursday, The Hmong Refugee Simulation Committee shared a documentary of the lives of five Hmong refugees that also turned 50 in the Chippewa Valley. Some people featured in the documentary said … Full story: https://www.weau.com/2025/09/19/turning-50-chippewa-valley-documentary-highlights-hmong-refugees-experiences/