Collection: Hmong Chronicles

Origin Story

Creative director: Tou Saiko Lee
Narrators: Long Lee and Chy Lee 
Dancers: Russ Ly and Kao Nou Moua
Videographer: Chue Yang

Hmong Museum partnered with spoken word artist Tou Saiko Lee to create a unique performance reviving traditional oral storytelling.

In this beautifually choreographed piece, Russ Ly, uses modern dance to bring the story to life. Kao Nou Moua, performs the dance with Ly. 

Long Lee and Chy Lee, narrates the story. 

A  live performance mixing spoken word by Tou Siko Lee, and traditional music sung by his grandma, Youa Chang.

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This program has been funded in part by the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation, the Minnesota State Arts Board, the Asian Pacific Endowment Fund, and donations from over 800 individuals and businesses in the community. This activity is 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.