Jasmine Vang makes Winnipeg Fringe Debut with Hmong Class 101!
During the Secret War in Laos, Jasmine’s family came to America as refugees. As the Hmong people assimilate into American Culture, Jasmine is at a crossroads: What is being Hmong? This solo-play investigates her dual identities through her personal experience as a Hmong teacher. Discover the Hmong people, peek into their history, and come along her journey as she discovers her truest self.
Jasmine Vang is the sole creator and performer of Hmong Class 101. Hmong Class 101 debuted in Fresno’s Rogue Festival in 2023. Since then, Hmong Class 101 has been performed for various groups of Hmong youth from highschoolers to young queer adults in the Fresno community. The play is a tribute to the Hmong identity and its struggle through assimilation and erasure. It is a reminder to Hmong generations to come that our ancestral roots do not define who we are, but inspires who we can become.
"Vang is an incredibly bubbly and passionate" "You’ll also be immersed in an important conversation about coming to terms with your cultural heritage" - Apt. 613
"What a beautiful show!!!!!! Jasmine is the definition of an engaging performer and brings us on such a heartfelt and educational journey.Wow!!!" - Glynnes
“Hmong 101 brings you on an educational journey of doubt, a longing to belong, and the evolution of identity. Jasmine is charismatic in her delivery of this show: a show that has landed in my top picks for the Fringe this year. ” - Burnout Reviews