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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.
Spotlight Collections
Spotlight Collections
Collection Purpose
The purpose is to create an accessible collection that focuses on marginalized communities that live in the La Crosse area. These materials can include books, periodicals, music, movies, etc. and are curated by community experts that partner with the La Crosse Public Library.
Spotlight collections are made to showcase authors, publishers,…
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.
Come learn about the exciting history of relief printing and the importance of Hmong cultural identity at a free printmaking workshop with local artist Shoua Yang of CeevTsegPress, at the La Crosse Public Library on Sunday, September 29th. Engage with Shoua, view a collection of relief prints consisting of rich cultural narratives, and learn to print!
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.
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