Hmong Public Radio program –February 23, 2008
By Chao, Youa and Yia

Introduction by Youa Lee (English)

Song: 20 Xyoo Ncaim Nab Qhoom (20 Years Left Mekong River) by Xab Moo Yang

News & Announcement:
• Weather Report
• Presidential Candidates were in Wisconsin
• TMA – free tax preparation, 1221 Bellevue St. suite 103, Green Bay, Wisconsin, 920-491-5805
• Protesters broke into U.S. Embassy
• Fresno, CA – Hmong plan for the first Charter School, grade 1-6
• Bangkok, Thailand – New Thai leader plans to visit Laos to deal with Hmong issues
• Lao – people want to know why their governments gave 1,000 acres land for Chinese to build homes called “China Town” in Vientiane
• Lao needed to improve bathrooms and toilets in hotels and restaurants
• Lao – to get a government job, one must be related to one of the governments official.
• Thai report – Lao stealing cut trees then sell to Thailand
• Lao people wanted to speak out and voice their opinions before governments change any laws
• Religion in Lao is not a true religion, and it’s not a freedom of choice

Song: Daim Ntawv Nrauj (The Divorce Paper) by Hnub Lor
Air ID – WHID 88.1

• Last weekend, 2/16/2008, was a pledge drive program. Please support WPR if you have not done so. Send your pledge to Wisconsin Public Radio, 2420 Nicolet Drive, Green Bay, WI 54311; More information, 920-465-2444
• Tax rebate check will be in the mail starting May 2008

Public announcement: Wisconsin Public Service – An Exclusive Day with the Energy Company. All high school sophomores, juniors, and seniors are invited to find out more about the energy industry and what employment opportunities Public Service has to offer. Free. Register with Ka Youa Kong; 920-433-2571

Public announcement: Hmong Summer Soccer Tournament in Brown County Fairground. May 24 and 25, 2008. More information: 920-217-4277; 920-371-6626

Song: Tsis Muaj Sijhawm Tuaj Cuag (There’s No Time To Meet Again) by Xyum Xiong
Air ID – WHID 88.1

Report on those who have been pledged and supported Wisconsin Public Radio through Hmong Public Radio. Read names and mention where they live out on air. Traditional song: Koj Twb Mus Xaiv Nyab (You Went to Choose Your Mate) by Mai Lug Vang

Song: Daim Ntawv Nrauj (The Divorce Paper) by Hnub Lor. Dedication for Tswb Xiong

Youa talked about managing your own weight to keep yourself healthy. There were more heart problems, kidney failure, diabetic problems for those who became over weight.

Song: Neej Hmoob Nyob Kho Siab (Hmong’s Life Were so Lonely) by Lee Vang

Traditional song: Kev Nkauj Nraug Tsis Sib Tau (The Lover that Never Get To Marry) Live sing by Hnub Xiong on the phone from St. Paul, Minnesota
Air ID – WHID 88.1

Song: Niam Tais Ntxhais ua Naas Ej (Mom’s Daughter Became a Movie Star)

Song: Lam Tuav Txoj Sia Nrog Luag Nyob (Just Holding My Life to Live with Them)

Song: Txhob Maj Mus (Don’t Be Too Hurry) by Tou Yang

Public Announcement: Northeast Wisconsin Technical College offered a free basic computer class, a basic keyboarding class and a basic math class. More information please call Wa Yia Thao, 920-498-6895

Concluded for the night. By Youa Lee (English)