Curriculum book for teaching the Qeej instrument. The Qeej instrument is a traditional Hmong instrument that plays an important role in the Hmong funeral ceremony.
An early Qeej class at the Hmong Cultural Center. Students are holding their Qeej instruments. The boys at each end are wearing traditional Hmong clothing.
Qeej Class at the Hmong Cultural Center. Teacher Meng Vang is in the blue and white shirt and holds the Qeej instrument. Parents are seated in the background.
Interview with Xang Vang in which he discusses his work as a CIA operative during the Secret War in Laos 1961-1975 and his work in Minnesota as the Executive Director of the Lao Family Community of Minnesota. He also worked as a Hmong business entrepreneur and one of the first Hmong growers to sell produce at the St. Paul Farmers Market.
Interview with Tou Saiko Lee in which he discusses his work as a hip hop and spoken word artist as well as his work as a community organizer and activist.
Interview with Sai Nou Vang in which he discusses his work as General Vang Pao's personal bodyguard and house manager. He also discusses his role as Captain in the CIA Secret War in Laos 1961-1975.
Interview with Mao Her in which she discusses her work as a registered nurse with Ramsey County Public Health. She also discusses the her work as the founder of the Hmong Professional Healthcare Coalition and as a TV and radio host.
Interview with Ka Zoua Kong-Thao in which she discusses her work with the St. Paul Board of Education, as founder and President of the Hmong Education and Resources Today organization and as Chief Operations office at the Hmong Community School of Excellence.
Interview with Dr. Yang Dao in which he discusses his work as an educator and his efforts to earn a PhD. He also discusses his work as a member of the National Political Consultive Council of Laos.
Interview with Dr. Chia Youyee Vang in which she describes her work as a professor at the University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee and as the author of ""Reconstructing Community in Diaspora"" and ""Hmong in Minnesota.""
Interview with Cy Thao in which he describes his work as a former Minnesota State Representative, his efforts as a Hmong business entrepreneur and artist and a co-founder of the Center for Hmong Arts and Talents.
Hmong Cultural Center's Banquet is pictured. Included in the photograph are the Center's Board members Khue Yang and Sean Lee and Xiong Pao Lee, a founder of the Center.
Hmong Cultural Center is pictured at the Hmong New Year at the Metrodome. Representatives from the Center's Dance and Qeej programs march with the Center's banner.
Hmong Cultural Center staff are pictured at the Hmong Resource Fair. Staff member Mark Pfeifer and citizenship teacher Ron Mazurowski are in the photograph.
Hmong Cultural Center's information table at the Hmong Resource Fair. Staff members Mark Pfeifer and Txongpao Lee are in the photograph along with Kazoua Kong Thao of the Saint Paul School Board.
