Hmong Studies News Today

Gov. Tony Evers signed Act 266 into law April 4 which states that Hmong and Asian American history shall be part of the Wisconsin K-12 curriculum. “The Hmong and Asian American communities are a critical part of our state’s history, culture, economy and our future,” Gov. Evers said in an April 4 press release. “It’s...

Hmong community members say the Minnesota Department of Human services posted a bad translation in Hmong on its Facebook page. Somali speakers say a Somali version is also problematic.

Late fall is the most spiritual time of the year in traditional Hmong culture. There are centuries-old celebrations for the post-harvest “new year," brought from Southeast Asia which the Hmong

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 fathers ring-shaped shaman bells.

About the event: Organized at the St. Paul RiverCentre, the event aimed to keep the Hmong cultural heritage alive by showcasing the community's culture through various elements such as food, clothing and performances. Visitors, including those from Laos, Thailand, China and South Korea, had the opportunity to experience and learn about Hmong traditions. Described as the most significant cultural event for Hmong globally, the celebration is a time to celebrate the harvest, rejoice in the c...

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.

About the event: Organized at the St. Paul RiverCentre, the event aimed to keep the Hmong cultural heritage alive by showcasing the community's culture through various elements such as food, clothing and performances. Described as the most significant cultural event for Hmong globally, the celebration is a time to celebrate the harvest, rejoice in the community and express gratitude to ancestors. Minnesota's tradition, which started 45 years ago, attracts people to the city due to th...

Visitors, including those from Laos, Thailand, China and South Korea, had the opportunity to experience and learn about Hmong traditions

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 had to flee after helping the U.S. in the Vietnam War — be passed on to the diaspora youth.

Late fall is the most spiritual time of the year in traditional Hmong culture.