
Hmong in Minnesota
Chia Youyee Vang(Author)
Minnesota Historical Society Press,U.S.
Published on 15. January 2008
Book
Paperback/Softback
92 pages
978-0-87351-598-6 (ISBN)
Description
An engaging history of the arrival of the Hmong in Minnesota in the 1970s, their struggle to build community in a new land, and the challenges they face today.
From bountiful booths at local farmers' markets to vibrant New Year celebrations to summer sports tournaments, the Hmong have enhanced the state's rich cultural tapestry. In this volume, Chia Youyee Vang reveals the colorful, intricate history of Hmong Minnesotans, many of whom were forced to flee their homeland of Laos when the communists seized power during the Vietnam War. Having assisted US troops in the "Secret War," Hmong soldiers and civilians were eligible to settle in the United States. Vang offers a unique window into the lives of the Minnesota Hmong through the stories of individuals who represent the experiences of many. One voice is that of Mao Heu Thao, one of the first refugees to come to Minnesota, sponsored by Catholic Charities in 1976. She tells of the unexpectedly cold weather, the strange food, and the kindness of her hosts. By introducing readers to the immigrants themselves, Hmong in Minnesota conveys a population's struggle to adjust to new environments, build communities, maintain cultural practices, and make its mark on government policies and programs.
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
St Paul
United States
Illustrations
b/w photos
Dimensions
Height: 229 mm
Width: 152 mm
Thickness: 6 mm
Weight
164 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-87351-598-6 (9780873515986)
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Schweitzer Classification
Content
Foreword; Hmong in Minnesota; A Brief History of the Hmong in Laos; Refugee Resettlement in the United States; Adjusting to Modern Life; Building Community; Cultural Practices; Achievements; Challenges; Conclusion; Personal Account: Reflections by Mao Heu Thao; Index.