The Hmong community has different generations, including the parent’s generation who know their identity, the Hmong-American generation who are trying to learn about their heritage, and the American-Hmong generation who are fully Americanized but want to learn about their roots. Many young Hmong people are interested in learning about their history and culture, but may not have access to information due to their parents’ reluctance to share painful experiences. A professor assigns students to interview their parents and grandparents about their experiences, including life in Laos, the evacuation, and time in refugee camps, to help them learn about their heritage. The professor suggests three areas of questioning for young Hmong people to ask their parents and grandparents: life in Laos, the evacuation and military service, and experiences in Thailand and refugee camps.
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About the Speaker: Lee Pao Xiong
Lee Pao Xiong is the founding Director of the Center for Hmong Studies and a professor at Concordia University, St. Paul. He is recognized for his contributions to the study and promotion of Hmong culture and history.
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