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I just had a flashback: One time in the first grade, we had a world culture show where we sang We Are The World for the whole school and our parents. The teachers asked everyone to wear something to represent the different cultures from around the world. I came home a bit confused about what to wear...I tried everything from a cowboy to a Native American but it didnt work. My parents saw me struggling and pulled me aside for a talk. They said Youre Hmong and you represent a beautiful culture. I remember my mother staying up late after a 8-hour shift to sew a traditional Hmong outfit for me. I remember walking into my class filled with pride and the sound of coins (from my outfit). As I walked to into the auditorium...the audience smiled and said that I had the best outfit. I will never forget that day as long as I live. It was the day I found my roots and the Hmong in me. Im proud to be Hmong-American.
Posted on: Wed, 19 Nov 2014 04:17:29 +0000

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