Obama makes a statement on The Hmong New Year

[mimakiman11]

Michelle and I extend our warmest wishes to those who are celebrating the Hmong New Year. Over the course of decades, Hmong have come to this country in times of great difficulty, often as refugees escaping persecution. In Southeast Asia, many helped the people of the United States, and immigrated here in a period of great strife. Through struggle and sacrifice they built communities and families, and have reminded us of what is best about America. Hmong men and women have come to this country to build a better life, and through their culture and contribution, they have enriched America as well.
The Hmong New Year is traditionally celebrated at the end of the harvest season, and marks a time filled with great food, colorful clothes, the music of the qeej, and enjoyable games. It is a time for family and community as people gather to bring good luck for the New Year. With that spirit in mind, I wish those celebrating Hmong New Year a prosperous and healthy New Year -- Nyob zoo xyoo tshiab.

Original link:

http://www.whitehouse.gov/the-press-...hmong-new-year


^Bet he found out from Gran Torino.

[Total_Blender]

He'll probably replace Hmong with Irish and make the same statement on St. Patty's day.

I approve of giving shoutouts to diverse cultures and such, but it would have been cool if he'd talked in more detail about the Hmong and maybe had some photos of Hmong culture and stuff, maybe told a story about a Hmong family, as Hillary Clinton is known to do. Something beyond what you could find at a quick glance on Wikipedia, anyway.

I really hope the Right isn't making this an issue. I can see Alex Jones saying this is a secret document about how the Hmong are now part of the New World Order.