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| Seexeng Lee painted a gold plate of Hmong Leader Gen. Vang Pao | |
| Written by Richard Wanglue | | Sunday, 11 July
2010 00:22 | By Richard Wanglue -- Seexeng Lee, an Artist
and a Teacher, painted a gold plate of Hmong Leader Gen. Vang Pao estimated cost total of $8,000. The gold plate of
Hmong Leader debuted on the Hmong Freedom Celebration event on July 4th, 2010 weekend to allow Hmong leaders, representatives,
and individuals to sign their name before presented it to Hmong Leader Gen. Vang Pao.
Click here to watch Suab Hmong News Special Coverage Exclusive on Seexeng Lee.
“There are three levels; first level
is our father Gen. Vang Pao, the second and third levels are for everyone who wish to sign their name so we could present
it to Hmong Leader Gen. Vang Pao as part of our giving to him” said Seexeng Lee.
Seexeng lee said the total
cost for the gold painting was from 7,000 to 8,000. He begins to paint the gold plate of Hmong Gen. Vang Pao about a
year ago until recent approached by Lao Family Community in Minnesota and Hmong 18 Clans Council in Minnesota to use it as
a present to Hmong Leader Gen. Vang Pao.
The gold plate of Hmong Gen. Vang Pao will be giving to the
Gen. sometimes after the Hmong Freedom Celebration. Please visit Suab Hmong Radio official website: http://www.shrdo.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=2686:seexeng-lee-painted-a-gold-plate-of-hmong-leader-gen-vang-pao&catid=920:shr-news&Itemid=82 |
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“Hmong
Heritage Show, Keeping Hmong Culture and Traditions Alive” Written by SHR News Sunday,
23 November 2008 The month of November and December are SHR’s Hmong History months. We focus
on bringing you what, who, where, how, about Hmong.-----------------------------
November
22, 2008 at University of Minnesota Student Hall, Hmong Minnesota Student Association, president by Hnuchee Wanglue Vang,
hosted a very important event called “Crossroads in Time” on their annual Heritage Day. More
than 700 hundred people participated in this event.
The event this year focused on the theme “Crossroads
in Time”. It was a play focused on who Hmong is. Here is the summary of the theme: A
young Hmong man names Paul is a rebellious, modern day, Hmong college student. His parents want him to embrace
his hmong identity but Paul does not see any use in the traditions or culture. His actions and words influence
his younger brother to turn away the Hmong culture and traditions as well. After a huge argument with his parents,
Paul goes off into his room and falls into a deep sleep. He wakes up to the sound of wailing, screaming, explosions,
and gun fires. Suab Nag, a beautiful and brave young woman and her friend Hiav Txwv rescues Paul. He
finds out from Suab Nag that he is in the middle of the Vientnam Secret War in Laos, in the year 1975. Suab Nag
reintroduces him to the values of being Hmong. They fall madly in love regardless of the short time they have been
together. Unfortunately, he falls ill because he does not belong in the past. Suab Nag must accompany
him on his journey to the future before it is too late. She finds it difficult to choose but war forced a decision
upon her. She accompanies Paul to the present but at the cost of her life. Through her Paul discovers
who he is and he learns to embrace his Hmong identity.
The show also included other Hmong cultures and traditions
such as Hmong xee xo, Hmong raj, Hmong kwv txhiaj, Hmong dances, and Hmong songs. Richard Wanglue, SHR co-host, said “This was one of the best show I ever see for a long times." During
the show, I tried to spot for errors but there was none. Every one did a great job and very professional executed
all levels through out the show.” He also said “SHR would like to coverage the event on 2009.
Richard Wanglue,
SHR co-host, said “This was one of the best show I ever see for a long times. During the show, I tried
to spot for errors but there was none. Every one did a great job and very professional executed all levels through
out the show.” He also said “SHR would like to coverage the event on 2009." Richard Wanglue, SHR co-host, said “This was one of
the best show I ever see for a long times. During the show, I tried to spot for errors but there was none. Every
one did a great job and very professional executed all levels through out the show.” He also said “SHR
would like to coverage the event on 2009." Richard Wanglue, SHR co-host, said “This was one of the best show I ever see for a long times. During
the show, I tried to spot for errors but there was none. Every one did a great job and very professional executed
all levels through out the show.” He also said “SHR would like to coverage the event on 2009."
"I think such event like this is very important to the
younger generation to see and learn from.” A
special guest for the event was a Hmong artist name Seexeng Lee. Seexeng is a graduated of Augsburg College with
a degree in Studio Art and Secondary Education. He has been teaching art for 11 years with the MPLS School District
and is currently teaching at Patrick Henry High School. Since the day that Seexeng knew he wanted to become an
artist, he also discovers that his passion for art could not come to completion because his parents objected to art. So
he puts a creative spin on his goals and decided to pursue a career teaching art. The more he explored his interest
in art, the more he learned about his roots. In his art, he strives to preserve the Hmong culture and hopes it
inspires younger Hmong generations and other cultures to do the same.
Four of Seexeng’s art pictures were
painted parts with 24K gold. Each costs more than 200 dollars. Seexeng donated one of his best display
art to Hmong Minnesota Student Association and one for doing a special riffle during the event. Richard Wanglue and Seexeng met and Seexeng said to Richard “Nice to meet
you an please keep up with what you are doing and I will keep up with what I am doing to promote Hmong…”
Hnuchee Wanglue Vang, President of Hmong Minnesota Student Association, said “I am so glad to see many
people cames and participated in an event like this. This is the most turned out since I’ve been here.”
SHR congratulated every one on the Hmong Minnesota Student Association board members to make the event possible for Hmong
younger generation and non-Hmong to learn about Hmong culture and traditions. ---------------------------------- Here
are the 2008 – 2009 Hmong Minnesota Student Association Board memebers: Hnuchee Wanglue Vang (President),
Houa Pha (Vice President), Nalee Vang (Secretary), Kong Pha (Treasure), Mai Lee Vang (Activities Chair), Ashley Yang (Activities
Chair), See Xiong (Co-Education Chair), Peter Vue (Co-Education Chair), Tony moua (Outreach), Xong Lor (Historian), and Juavah
Lee (Advisor).
A brief history of Hmong Minnesota Student Association (HMSA): HMSA is a student organization at
the University of Minnesota – Twin cities campus. HMSA’s goals are to preserve the Hmong culture and
heritage through educating the non-Hmong people, on campus, and providing and on-campus network for Hmong students here at
the University.
| Suab Nag and Paul |
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| "Crossroads in Time" play- a Hmong Love Story |
| Hnuchee Wanglue Vang |
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| President of HMSA |
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| Seexeng Lee and Richard Wanglue Vang |
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