Tag: tradition
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April is Hmong Heritage Month: Here’s What’s Happening to Celebrate
UW-Eau Claire will host a series of events in April to honor Hmong Heritage Month. The theme for the month is “Tradition and Change: Honoring the past, and hopeful for the future.” “Representation … Read Full Article
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City of St. Paul releases footage of man armed with knife before he is shot, killed by officer
That weapon, according to a release by the Minnesota Bureau for Criminal Apprehension, was a 16-inch traditional Hmong knife. Xiong can be seen walking away from officers and opening the door to his … Read Full Article…
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16-inch knife found in apartment of Minnesota senior killed after threatening police
Police found a 16-inch-long, traditional Hmong knife in the St. Paul apartment of Yia Xiong, 65, who was shot dead by officers after issuing repeated threats. Read Full Article…
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‘POV’ Lands Award-Winning Documentary ‘Children Of The Mist,’ About Shocking Cultural Practice That Sees Girls Kidnapped, Forced To Marry
EXCLUSIVE: POV has acquired the Oscar-shortlisted feature documentary Children of the Mist, a film that explores a disturbing tradition among Vietnam’s Hmong minority that involves kidnapping … Read Full Article
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Children of the Mist
Vietnamese filmmaker Hà Lệ Diễm’s debut feature, Children of the Mist, is a documentary about the tradition of “bride kidnapping” practiced by the Hmong people in North Vietnam. Diễm’s subject, Di, is … Read Full Article
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KARE in the Kitchen: Chef Yia Vang’s Thanksgiving tradition
MINNEAPOLIS, Minn — Chef Yia Vang, the creator of Union Hmong Kitchen, is one of several metro restaurateurs offering a Thanksgiving meal on pre-order for those who want to leave the cooking to the … Read Full Article
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What to do in Madison this weekend: The Cut, Wisconsin Chamber Orchestra and more Isthmus Picks
Noj Tsiab, Thursday, Nov. 17, Life Center Madison, 10 a.m.: The Hmong “pre-New Year” of Noj Tsiab is a happy way to celebrate or learn more about a tradition that thanks the community (all are welcome … Read Full Article
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Tuj Lub courts are coming to Milwaukee’s Carmen Playfield
Milwaukee Recreation is adding new permanent courts for a 5,000-year-old Hmong game—a sport growing in popularity in the city. The group is keeping the tradition alive. Read Full Article
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Photos: Alaska Hmong New Year celebration in downtown Anchorage
I really want everyone in the community to see the Hmong culture, the tradition, our clothing. But importantly, for our children to see what their culture is about,” an organizer said. Read Full Article
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Manitowoc to mark Hmong American Day May 14. Here’s how you can participate.
MANITOWOC – In a tradition started by the city last year, May 14 will again mark Hmong American Day in Manitowoc. There will be a Hmong American Day celebration at Manitowoc Public Library from 10 … Read Full Article
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What’s your Minnesota holiday tradition?
Minnesota’s holiday traditions are as unique and varied as the people who call the state home. On Tuesday at 9 a.m., MPR News host Angela Davis will talk with a local historian and an author about … Read Full Article
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Hmong American fashion designer Jocelyn Yang weaves her community’s history and tradition into modern-day clothing.
Hmong American fashion designer Jocelyn Yang uses her clothing to preserve and celebrate her community’s history. Read Full Article
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Blending Creativity and Tradition: True Lor Vue Brings Passion For Art to Leadership Role
I have the heart of a mother,” said True Lor Vue, the new executive director of the Eau Claire Area Hmong Mutual Assistance Association. “I love people, and I care for people, but at the same time, I … Read Full Article
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No substitutes please: Hmong Union Kitchen chef honors cultural tradition by sticking to family recipes
“I’m not a writer, I’m a cook,” said Yia Vang. He’s the chef/owner of Hmong Union Kitchen, and the force behind Vinai, which is slowly but surely coming to life in northeast Minneapolis. Vang has been … Read Full Article
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Coronavirus Victims: Keeper Of Hmong Culture Pang Xiong Sirirathasuk Sikoun
Pang Xiong Sirirathasuk Sikoun was a Philadelphia artist and keeper of Hmong embroidery tradition. She died from COVID-19 at age 76. Read Full Article