Tradition and Tragedy: The Story of Hmong Paj Ntaub
Location
CSU Ballroom
Start Date
21-4-2014 2:00 PM
End Date
21-4-2014 3:30 PM
Student's Major
Ethnic Studies
Student's College
Social and Behavioral Sciences
Mentor's Name
Vang Xiong
Mentor's Department
Ethnic Studies
Mentor's College
Science, Engineering and Technology
Second Mentor's Name
Song Yang
Second Mentor's Department
Ethnic Studies
Second Mentor's College
Social and Behavioral Sciences
Description
Art is an important factor in any culture. The embroidery art of the Hmong “Paj Ntaub” also known as the “Flower Cloth” is a traditional form Hmong textile work that tells the traditions, culture values, and history of the Hmong people. The purpose of this poster presentation is to showcase this masterpiece of “Paj Ntaub” to our diverse campus community’s members about the Hmong and their journey to America as well as how the story clothes is used to define and narrate stories about Hmong history and culture.
Tradition and Tragedy: The Story of Hmong Paj Ntaub
CSU Ballroom
Art is an important factor in any culture. The embroidery art of the Hmong “Paj Ntaub” also known as the “Flower Cloth” is a traditional form Hmong textile work that tells the traditions, culture values, and history of the Hmong people. The purpose of this poster presentation is to showcase this masterpiece of “Paj Ntaub” to our diverse campus community’s members about the Hmong and their journey to America as well as how the story clothes is used to define and narrate stories about Hmong history and culture.
Recommended Citation
Vang, Mai Xee; Panhia Lee; Pathy Xiong; and Pakou Lee. "Tradition and Tragedy: The Story of Hmong Paj Ntaub." Undergraduate Research Symposium, Mankato, MN, April 21, 2014.
https://cornerstone.lib.mnsu.edu/urs/2014/poster_session_B/21
