They also want to expand their work as flower providers. Going forward, Xee and Pachia plan to experiment with different ways to bring the farm into their candles, perhaps using beet dyes or scenting them with herbs. The limited edition candles are available as an add-on through HAFA’s Thanksgiving shares. “Bringing an art piece to the dinner table is another way of celebrating our culture,” she said. It’s a time to gather with family and friends, celebrate and wear Hmong traditional clothing, Ly said. The art share’s timing coincides with the Hmong New Year, which in Minnesota is celebrated the weekend after Thanksgiving. “Art and food really is a way to do that.” It’s also a way to share Hmong culture with people who are not Hmong, she said. “A lot more second generation Hmong Americans are craving ways to reconnect to culture,” Ly said.
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