Hmong Diaspora Exhibit

The La Crosse Public Library presents Hmong Diaspora: A Spotlight Collection, featuring titles by established and emerging Hmong authors across multiple genres. From January 22 to February 28, a boutique exhibition of vintage Hmong clothing, artifacts, and history exploring the long journey from the mountains of Laos, across the Mekong to the shores of the Mississippi will be on display.

Join our opening day, Sunday, January 22nd at 1 PM, as we celebrate with performances by HCCA’s youth Hmong dance group. Hmong snacks and light refreshments will be provided. 

This event is in partnership with Hmoob Community & Cultural Agency, Lub Zeg Zog Project, and Vang Council of La Crosse.

Many thanks to our special contributors: 

• Hmong Cultural Center of St. Paul, MN
• Mai Tia Yang
• Thread Tradition
• True Moua Photography
• Alex Yang Art
• Hill Tribe Fusion
• ChongCher Lee
• Yia Vue
• Ann Delwiche

More events in this series:

• 1/29 Hmong Diaspora: A Spotlight Collection Exhibit Guided Tour 
• 2/7 Exploration of the Hmong Folklore Dab Pog and Xwb Kab: The Origin of Hmong Spiritual Beliefs
• 2/19 Hmong Diaspora: A Spotlight Collection Exhibit Guided Tour
• 2/21 A Cloth Story: The History of Hmong People Through Textiles