Tina Listerud Monica Hage Hmong in America. TimeLine of Hmong History 2700 B.C. –Hmong occupy the...
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Tina Listerud Monica Hage Hmong in America. TimeLine of Hmong History 2700 B.C. –Hmong occupy the Yellow River region of China 1810 – 1820 A.D – Migrate
TimeLine of Hmong History 2700 B.C. Hmong occupy the Yellow
River region of China 1810 1820 A.D Migrate out of China to
Southeast Asia 1917 1922 The Mad War Led by Pa Chay against French
in Laos 1941-1945 WWll Japanese War to Hmong in SE Asia 1963- 1975
The Vietnam War and Secret Army in Laos 1975 Hmong Refugees move to
Thailand camps 1976 First Hmong Refugees move to Saint Paul and
surrounding areas 1976 mid 90s Hmong Refugees move to U.S, France,
and other Western countries 1995 present - Hmong secondary
migration to Minnesota from other parts of the U.S Dec. 17 2003 U.S
Department settlement program for 14,000 Hmong Refugees in Wat
Thamkrabok, Thailand
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From Yellow River to South East Asia Yellow River
RegionSoutheast Asia
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The Vietnam War (secret war) Secret war factsPicture of
discrimination 1950s 1975 The CIA went to Laos to recruit the Hmong
to fight against the communists. The Hmong guerrillas went on
rescue missions and defended American outposts using guerilla
tactics. 1975 - U.S. fled the areas of Laos and pulled out leaving
the Hmong people subject to chemical warfare and genocide.
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LONG CHENG Most important city during the Secret War for the
Hmong Guerrillas. 1962 1975 U.S. supported the Hmong during the war
efforts in this city
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Refugee Camp Wat Tham krabok
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More on refugee camps Wat tham krabok was the last refugee camp
in Thailand Hmong that did not flee Laos were sent to re-education
camps and served 3-5 years Others that stayed were tortured and
killed and is still going ontoday
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Hero to the Hmong People Lee Lue 1935 1969 Pilot during secret
war Died in a plane crash that was shot
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Moving to America and fighting to keep their Culture Alive Dr.
Yang Dao is a community activist for supporting the Hmong culture
in The United States Has done several speeches and wrote several
books First Hmong to obtain a PH.D Was a teacher for the U of M and
Metrostate and did some work in Saint Paul Public schools
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Traditional culture Clan based 18 clans Chang; Chue; Cheng:
Fang; Her; Hang; Khang: Kong: Kue; Lee; Lor: Moua; Pha: Thao: Vang:
Vue; Xiong: Yang Man is head of the household Spiritual people with
Shaman Against the law to commit adultery or get divorced Known for
their stitch work Do not have weekends or days off usually only
celebrate important events To keep culture alive they hold cultural
custom programs
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Funeral Ceremonies Traditionally last a week Currently last
over the weekend Guide spirits back through every place the person
lived on Earth until they reach the place of birth Believe in
reincarnation if your good you come back as a person if you are bad
you come back as a plant or an animal. Bury the dead
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Marriage Ceremonies There is a dowry fee for asking for a hand
in marriage; the man asking for marriage has to have the cash
readily available. Different ways to ask for marriage Elope if
woman leaves then the dowry is lower Gain family acceptance
traditionally elders will decide if the dowry is the right price
and discuss all of the history of the clan the other person comes
from. Arm binding used in other ceremonies as well to wish good
luck Cannot marry someone that has the same last name but could
potentially marry an immediate family member
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New Year Celebration Celebrated in Novemeber on Thanksgiving
weekend Young girls stitch their skirts and wear them to the
ceremony as a coming out stage. Play the ball toss game Eat tons of
food Dance and music Bull fights and cock fights
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Hmong in Saint Paul and Surrounding Areas Today Hmong Charter
School Prairie Seeds Academy on news for expansion
http://www.psak12.org/currentopennings.aspx Hmong town Market
Business ownership Clothing lines Food Market
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Current Job Positions Place emphasis on higher Education Small
business owners No specific Hmong restaurant just Hmong dishes No
advertising oral traditions help business grow Shila Yang owned
photography studio Khou yang daycare provider At market we saw
Farmers Insurance agent office and small booths like the farmers
market to sell clothing items, movies, and beauty products
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Biggest struggles for many Hmong in the United States Culture
shock for first wave immigrants First time seeing snow Different
food and health care Language barriers Hmong was not written until
the 1950s Many Hmong like Shila and Khou know three different
languages
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Clothing Line
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Trying on Clothes
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FOOD! Spicy and Healthy Rainbow of herbs and spices including:
chilis, cilantro, ginger, garlic, green onion, mint, fish sauce,
oyster sauce and hoisin. Usually eat white rice, a few vegetable
dishes and small portions of meat. Most food is stir fried, boiled
or steamed with either vegetable oil or a little pork fatstir
fried
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Deep fried fish and pho
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Papaya Salad and Chicken paw
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Good Resources for more Information Tangled threads: A Hmong
Girls Story by Pegi Shea Hmong at the Turning Point by Yang Dao
Hmong Cultural Center Hmongtown Market Prairie Seeds Academy