Hmong News – Vietnam
Ethnic Culture Village to celebrate National Day with various activities
Various activities will be held at the Vietnam National Village for Ethnic Culture and Tourism next month in celebration of the upcoming National Independence Day, according to organizers.
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Trek through time and culture with Avana Retreat
Avana Retreat has crafted trekking experiences in the mountainous region of Mai Chau in north-western Vietnam for guests to experience nature and learn more about the rich local heritage.
Hmong chef Yia Vang brings a taste of home to Minnesota’s Twin Cities
St. Paul, Minnesota, is home to the nation’s largest population of Hmong, an Indigenous people from Southeast Asia. After the Vietnam War, thousands of Hmong refugees ended up in the Upper Midwest and …
Hmong community recalls devastation of cluster bombs as Biden promises bombs for Ukraine
Hmong Minnesotans remember the dangers of cluster bombs dropped in Laos during the Vietnam War. Biden promises to send bombs to Ukraine.
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 …
POV: Children of the Mist
Monday, July 31, 2023 at 10:30 p.m. on KPBS TV. Learn the story of Di, a 13-year-old Hmong girl living in rural Northwest Vietnam as she navigates the cultural and social challenges faced by young …
Story of a Mong woman escaping the “catch a wife” custom
(VOVWORLD) – “Catch a wife” is a traditional custom of the Mong and some other ethnic groups in Vietnam’s northwest region. The custom of a man pulling a woman to be his wife usually takes place at …
20 days discover life moments through four Northeastern provinces of Vietnam
Unspoiled nature, diverse indigenous culture, and simple life of the people are recreated in the journey of Ha Giang – Cao Bang – Bac Kan – Thai Nguyen. Le Thi Xuan Phuong, Da Nang, had a 20-day trip …
Foreign language classes opened in Cao Bang province
A Chinese-language class has just been launched by Thi Hoa Border Post under the Cao Bang provincial Border Guard Command.
In 1968, a Top Secret U.S. Military Base Was Overrun By Elite Vietnamese Commandos
CIA personnel also recruited local Hmong, an ethnic minority present in several southeast Asian states, to fight a guerilla war against the Pathet Lao. It was with this purpose in mind that CIA …
Fresno Center hosts celebration highlighting Hmong culture
May 14 marked the 48th anniversary of the final airlift of Hmong and Lao veterans who fought during the Vietnam War.
Hmong proud, Iowa pride: Mao’s Homemade Eggrolls still a farmers’ market mainstay after 30 years
The Sayaxang family is one of the first Hmong families that resettled in Iowa after the Vietnam War, coming to the U.S. in 1976.
Anchorage commemorates Hmong American Veterans Memorial Day
Hmong Americans Veterans Day is commemorated to remember those Hmong and Lao soldiers who made the ultimate sacrifice during the Vietnam War and to honor those who are currently with …
Hmong veterans honored at Wisconsin Hmong/Lao Veteran’s Day ceremony in Neillsville
Over 35,000 Hmong soldiers took part in the Vietnam War. In Wisconsin, their work is forever recognized. “Governor Evers signed a bill to recognize this day into law in Wisconsin,” said Lt. Nao Shoua …
Hmong-Lao veterans day celebrated in Eau Claire
This is celebrated on the anniversary of the last day of airlift evacuation of the remaining Hmong and Lao soldiers from Vietnam in 1974.
Hmong-Lao veterans recognized at Veterans Tribute
The tribute was to honor all the hard work and sacrifice’s Hmong and Lao soldiers made during the Vietnam war and many others.
‘Fun, magical, family environment’ | Southeast Asian cuisine served daily at Stockton city park
For more than three decades, the Hmong community who have immigrated from Laos, Vietnam, Cambodia and other areas have gathered off North El Dorado Street to cook up family recipes – recipes that were …
Vietnam’s Travelling Midwives
In a remote area of Vietnam where the Hmong people live, pregnant women and women in labour don’t have much of access to medical support. The UN started training local midwives to change that. They …
