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.
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.
The Dab Pog and the Xwb Kab are found throughout Hmong spiritual practices, from birth to marriage ceremonies to final rites. Register now to learn about Dab Pog, one of the oldest Hmong folklores that explores the story of the ancestral spirit guides of birth and death. In this program, we will review this story and dive into how that translates to cultural practices such as the calling of the hu plig (soul). The Dag Pog are often considered the creators and protectors of the Hmong.
Explore Hmong history and heritage in La Crosse through this guided tour of the Hmong Diaspora exhibit located on the second floor of the La Crosse Public Library. Local experts will take you through the history of Story Cloths, textiles, and artifacts as they pertain to the migration of the Hmong. From across rivers to refugee camps and the long journey to settlement in Wisconsin, this exhibit brings personal and local stories to the forefront.
Explore Hmong history and heritage in La Crosse through this guided tour of the Hmong Diaspora exhibit located on the second floor of the La Crosse Public Library. Local experts will take you through the history of Story Cloths, textiles, and artifacts as they pertain to the migration of the Hmong. From across rivers to refugee camps and the long journey to settlement in Wisconsin, this exhibit brings personal and local stories to the forefront.
This event has been cancelled due to inclement weather. We will reschedule as soon as possible.
Click this link to view a recording of this program: https://youtu.be/VZVBy3LHPjcIn the early 1980s, over a hundred Hmong men died mysteriously in their sleep. This became the inspiration for Freddie Kruger and Nightmare on Elm Street. In this talk, we'll explore both the cultural and scientific explanations for why this happened.Registration is required for this virtual event. The Zoom link will be sent to your email the day of the event.
Join us via Zoom for an author talk from Dr. Pao Lor on his book, Modern Jungles: A Hmong Refugee's Childhood Story of Survival. Registration is Requested. Zoom link can be found in your inbox the day of the event, or you can copy it here: Join Zoom Meetinghttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/85043794321?pwd=yxN9_cr9OgC1E3pbzdNA_bTHX9BP88.1
Family Fun Night is a shared time for parents and their children and while we'll be celebrating our Hmong families, all families are welcome! Join the Parenting Place and enjoy open-ended playtime, a simple art activity, circle and storytime, and a snack. Come and share the power of playing with your child! Best for ages birth to five.
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED.