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Iu-Mien Kinship Terms

Iu-Mien Kinship Terms

Shocked and embarrassed. That's how I felt for a solid 5 minutes. In 1997, I learned a valuable lesson in humility that brought me closer to my Iu...

mien culture

Qianjiadong, the Lost Paradise of The Iu-Mien People (Documentary)

Where did Iu-Mien people come from? A hot topic of discussion amongst the most-revered historians, educators, and nationals leaders in the Mienh c...

Golden SZN - 2021 Dance

Fierce, bold, and modern. Golden SZN's new dance choreography and style is amazing! We're proud to be able to support these beautiful young ladies...

The First Wave of Mien Immigrants to the US

What was it like for first-generation Mien immigrants when they settled in the United States? It must have been extremely difficult, a massive cul...

flood myth

A Mien Flood Myth

Remember the story of Noah’s Ark? It started with a warning from God that there was a massive flood coming. Noah, the Tiller of Soil, was commande...

mien culture

The Secret Behind The 12 Clans Iu-Mien LAST Names - Part 2

This is the second part to a series about Why Your Iu-Mien Name Matters, see the first part here. From Shock To Amazement "What's your adult Mien n...

mien culture

Where did Mien people come from?

If you’re Mien, you’ve probably faced the conundrum of explaining where Mien people came from. You’d think that an explanation of our origins would...

mien culture

The Secret Behind The 12 Clans Iu-Mien Names (You'll Be Surprised) - Part 1

This article was written in collaboration with Author David Saechao (Chao Yao Tzio) and BAONG Co-founder Michael Saelee (Leiz Zanx Fin). 🎥 Not a fa...

koyscoffee

2021 Announcement - Koy's Coffee

We've been hard at work, behind the scenes, and super excited to share this amazing development. BAONG is proud to present Koy's Coffee, an interna...

Iu Mien Community Services Event

Yesterday we had the privilege of being invited as a vendor at the Iu Mien Community Services Senior Day. It was a fun-filled family event! I even ...

mien talk

Mien Talk, Episode 7 - Chef Chio Saelee & Owner of Nori Asian Kitchen

ATTENTION: Iu-Mien Restaurant Owners: "How to Succeed in the Restaurant Business" According to American Express, "Approximately 60% of restaurants...

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Mien Talk, Episode 5 - Published Author, David Saechao

This interview is with David Saechao, published Author of "From Mountains to Skyscrapers: The Journey of the Iu Mien"As well as Author of children'...

Mien Talk, Episode 4 - Interview with Brian Saeteurn, Insurance Agency Owner

This interview is with Brian Saeteurn, co-founder and Insurance Agency Owner with Allstate® located in Chico, CA. Brian sold his home last year to ...