Tag: tradition
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KJAY Radio Station Has Decades-Long History in West Sacramento
KJAY, one of the Sacramento area’s oldest continuously operating radio stations, is keeping a tradition alive that dates back to its beginning in 1963. It was in that year that word began to spread … Read Full Article
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Come Together
Tags: traditionPrior to attending the event, the institute will inform participants about the tradition and its significance; after the event, the participants come together to discuss their experience. All of this … Read Full Article
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Refugee woman teaches Hmong needlework in hopes to see it thrive
May 14 is Hmong American Day in Minnesota. An integral tradition of that culture is “paj ntaub” or needlework. Read Full Article
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Fill your belly and your calendar with these winter food events
The interns will make “a dish with a special twist” that combines Urban Roots produce, Hmong flavors and Minnesota tradition. The dates for those takeovers are Jan. 16, Feb. 20, March 19 and April 16. Read Full Article
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Amid the chaos, Minnesota counties say ‘yea’ or ‘nay’ to refugees
Minnesota has a long tradition of welcoming refugees, including those of Somali or Hmong descent in recent decades. In 2019, there were about 900 refugees settled in Minnesota, many from countries … Read Full Article
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Minnesota’s doors, hearts remain open to refugees
Minnesota has a proud tradition of welcoming immigrants — particularly refugees. Over the decades Minnesotans have helped Hmong, Somalis, Liberians and others make a fresh start, and this state has … Read Full Article
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Funeral held for first victim of Fresno mass shooting
Keeping with Hmong tradition, services will last for several days, giving family and friends time to say goodbye. Yang says she misses her husband deeply, “He’s someone that this lifetime I would want … Read Full Article
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‘It breaks me.’ Family of Fresno mass shooting victim share ‘unbearable’ grief
Candlelight vigils are being held at 6 p.m. each night in front of Kou’s home. Inside, a small altar against one wall holds incense and small bowls of rice, a Hmong tradition to honor the dead and ask … Read Full Article
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Hmong women student group celebrates, challenges tradition with New Year celebration
More than 200 people gathered at the University of Minnesota Friday to attend a Hmong New Year celebration hosted by Viivncaus, a Hmong women’s student group. The Hmong New Year is a traditional … Read Full Article
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TPT serves up ‘Relish’; Minnesota Opera’s ‘Barber of Seville’ to open
Each will have its own web page, with a story and (bonus!) a recipe. The series is hosted by Chef Yia Vang of Union Hmong Kitchen in northeast Minneapolis. In the tradition of traveling chef shows – … Read Full Article
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Annual Hmong Fashion Show Continues At Union Depot
“This was created and we’re really proud to continue the tradition today” (0:47). WCCO 4 News at 10 — Sept. 28, 2019 … Read Full Article
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My turn, Bishop Timothy M. Smith: Our proud tradition: Welcoming refugees with generosity, grace
Hundreds of Hmong refugees were settled by LSC in N.C. during and after the Vietnam War. Over the past two years, we have seen the number of refugee arrivals decline to historic lows precisely when … Read Full Article
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Raped, beaten and sold in China: Vietnam’s kidnapped young brides
(Watch the episode here.) Among the Hmong people of Vietnam, “wife snatching” is a relatively innocent age-old tradition, which has since taken an ominous turn with women now being kidnapped and sold … Read Full Article
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Photos: A tradition continues, hundreds of Hmong anglers come out for bass tournament
Before the sun came up, 99 boats were in the water and ready to reel in some bass for the Midwest Hmong Outdoors’ July 4th Bass Fishing tournament. The event began in 2004 and has since grown into one … Read Full Article