Some of the most salient moments of the mutual learning opportunities include identifying clothing that show the way Hmong had to hide their identities because of persecution, as well as discussing the shifts in embroidery design that took place while the Hmong were in refugee camps.
Through Zer's leadership and the group's participation, knowledge about the objects continues to grow stronger in the Hmong community, and the Burke can better communicate the meaning and importance of these objects to the public.
We're excited to see what directions our partners want to take this project, and the Burke is thrilled to facilitate connections and learning with the objects in any way possible.
A special thank you to Molly Winslow for contributing this article!
