Tag: traditions
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Culture through cloth: Hmong artisans pass down traditions of ‘flower cloths’ and ‘story cloths’
Paj Ntaub, Hmong for ‘flower cloth,’ is a tradition with many variations stretching back centuries. Two Hmong textile artists are making sure it isn’t forgotten. Full story: https://www.abc10.com/article/news/community/race-and-culture/hmong-artisans-traditions-flower-story-cloths/103-acb993f6-9494-4235-8ad5-22e1f827f418
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12 of the best places to visit in Vietnam
Find villages of Red Dzao, Flower Hmong and other local minorities, markets, eco-stays and a window into a rural world of timeless traditions such as weaving. Don’t miss the palace of the Hmong king … Full story: https://www.thetimes.co.uk/travel/destinations/asia/vietnam/best-places-to-visit-in-vietnam
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Hmong New Year celebration kicks off in southeast Fresno
Hundreds gathered at the Fresno Fairgrounds on Thursday morning to kick off the Hmong New Year celebration. From cultural traditions to food to dozens of vendors, it was an eventful opening day. Some … Full story: https://abc30.com/hmong-new-year-celebration-event-fresno-fairgrounds-guest-speakers/14234976/
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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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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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In the US, Hmong ‘new year’ recalls ancestral spirits while teaching traditions to new generations
She carried them across the Mekong River as the family fled the Communist takeover of her native Laos four decades ago. Today, they facilitate the connection to the spiritual world she needs to help … Read more: https://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/2023/11/25/hmong-spiritual-new-year-shamanism-animism/5f21cbc6-8ba8-11ee-a36e-fdb7be9bd43d_story.html
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Hmong New Year traditions in the U.S. recall ancestral spirits while teaching new generations
Late fall is the most spiritual time of the year in traditional Hmong culture. For many elders and spiritual leaders, it’s critical that these traditions — brought from Southeast Asia which the Hmong … Read more: https://www.pbs.org/newshour/nation/hmong-new-year-traditions-in-the-u-s-recall-ancestral-spirits-while-teaching-new-generations
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In U.S., Hmong ‘new year’ recalls ancestral spirits, teaches traditions
ST. PAUL, Minn. >> For the annual fall renewal of her shaman spirit, Mee Vang Yang will soon ritually redecorate the tall altar in her living room where she keeps her father’s ring-shaped shaman bells … Read more: https://www.staradvertiser.com/2023/11/25/breaking-news/in-u-s-hmong-new-year-recalls-ancestral-spirits-teaches-traditions/
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Sheboygan’s Early Learning Center puts cultures center stage for Family Traditions Day
On Nov. 21, the Early Learning The center hosts its Family Traditions Day to bring children of all cultures together to celebrate autumn festivities. Read Full Article
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Hmong New Year, a time to honor and pass down traditions
Next week, the Hmong community will celebrate the most important holiday in their culture: the New Year. In North Carolina, home to the country’s fourth- largest Hmong population, the annual … Read Full Article
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Five Hmong beliefs from a culture rich in storytelling
Storytelling holds a profound significance in Hmong culture by encompassing not only traditions, history and values but also beliefs. Hmong religion is deeply rooted in animism, the belief that … Read Full Article
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Dong Van
Nestled amidst rocky mountains, Dong Van invites visitors to embark on an adventure of traditions, cuisine, and breathtaking vistas. Read Full Article
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A 13-year-old girl balances inherited traditions and modernity in “Children of the Mist” on POV – July 31 at 10 pm
Children of the Mist delves into the tradition of bride kidnapping still practiced by the Hmong, one of Vietnam’s largest ethnic groups Diễm’s directorial feature-length debut, is a tender portrait of … Read Full Article
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EST Studios in talks with Cannes buyers on Cambodian family drama ‘The Harvest’ (exclusive)
Based on a screenplay by Mulan and Gran Torino actor Doua Moua, the story revolves around a man who returns home to his ailing father against a backdrop of shifting cultural traditions in the Hmong … Read Full Article
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Bridge to the spirit realm: Hmong shamanism in Minnesota
As older generations of Hmong people pass away, so do the traditions they brought with them to America. A traditional role in Hmong spirituality may be key to keeping those traditions alive. Read Full Article
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5 things to do in Milwaukee this weekend, including ‘Black Nativity’ and ‘Nutcracker’
More holiday traditions return this weekend, including the Hmong New Year celebration at Wisconsin State Fair Park. Read Full Article
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Madison Hmong New Year celebration highlights cultural traditions
Traditional Hmong dance, music, vendors, and crafts will fill the halls of the center from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. both Saturday and Sunday. Read Full Article
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World-renowned Hmong shaman is preserving his culture through a masters degree at BYU
BYU anthropology masters student Yang Vang is a world-renowned Hmong shaman who wants to preserve the cultures and traditions of his ancestors. Read Full Article