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Celebrate 50 Years of Southeast Asians in Minnesota
10 Exhibits w/ Hmong, Khmer, Lao, and Vietnamese Artists
Healing and joy are at the forefront of XIA's celebration of Southeast Asians in Minnesota, alongside our recognition and honor for the immense violence, struggles, and institutional inequities that Southeast Asian refugees experienced in the last half century. Often tied to an identity of war and trauma, Southeast Asians carry a heavy burden of honoring their history and balancing that with creating a new legacy of healing and joy, especially as members of the diaspora. We will never forget our history of experiencing genocide and being refugees, and we will let that inspire our efforts to embrace our multidimensional existence. Our celebration of this anniversary shares our hope and growth for a brighter future, while also holding space to grieve our past.
What Southeast Asians selflessly offer to our home in Minnesota is a strong sense of community, a determination for cultural preservation, resilience against displacement and resettlement. Most remarkably Southeast Asians offer inspiration and hope that healing, joy, and unity are attainable. All of this fosters an enduring human spirit, reminding us that humanity is ever present when you live with love for the people around you. We hope you will experience this love and community in our celebration of the 50th anniversary of Southeast Asians in Minnesota too.
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"Culture produces economic value and strength that communities of color should not ignore when building and creating economic value & development . . . Arts & culture really increases our visibility and our impact in every positive way by sharing our culture with everyone."
Va Megn Thoj, Executive Director of AEDA
Acknowledgements
This initiative is funded in part by MHC with money from the Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund that was created with the vote of the people of Minnesota on November 4, 2008.
This initiative is also made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from the Minnesota State Arts Board, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund.
Acknowledgements
This initiative is funded in part by MHC with money from the Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund that was created with the vote of the people of Minnesota on November 4, 2008.
This initiative is also made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from the Minnesota State Arts Board, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund.
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