Guests take their best throws at CHAT Board Chair Sia Vang, who volunteered for the fundraiser activity Dunk Tank at CHAT’s 8th Annual Hmong Arts & Music Festival was held August 22, 2009 at the Western Sculpture Park on Marion Street in Saint Paul. There is no Hmong word for art. Although the truth of this statement is startling and can trigger a stream of questions and assumptions about the culture, the reality is that there is a rich tradition of art weaved into the daily lives of the people. Center for Hmong Arts and Talent (CHAT) The 8th Annual Hmong Arts and Music Festival’s theme was “NO WORD FOR ART” and, with or without the word, will speak in its universal language to celebrate the artistic soul of the community. The Festival will be an illumination of the Hmong American experience with displays of creativity and talent in multiple forms that everyone can enjoy.
Highlights at the Festival:
•A Visual Exhibition Tent, showcasing a collection of artwork created by Hmong artists
•The Master Gallery, an exhibit of juried artwork selected by local professional artists
•The Main Stage, which hosts a full days worth of traditional and contemporary musicians and performers
•The IN SESSION: Singer/ Songwriter Competition, rewarding original compositions of the highest quality
•The Community Art Project–”WE ARE ART,” is a powerful display of artwork created by the community for the community
•”The LOUNGE” Youth Tent, a gathering space for youth to create and showcase
•The Cakes by Fhoua Cake Decorating Contest, Parade, Games, Family Arts Activites, Vendors, Food, Resources–something for everyone!
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