Hmong Cooking Demonstration
Project Details by Fiscal Year
2014 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$250
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient Type
Libraries
Status
Completed
Start Date
February 2014
End Date
February 2014
Activity Type
Education/Outreach/Engagement
Counties Affected
Douglas
Project Overview
The 2014 Community Read in Alexandria/Douglas County was "The Latehomecomer" by Kao Kalia Yang. To complement the book, a cooking demonstration was held in Alexandria. The chef at the Broadway Bistro spoke about Hmong cooking and cuisine. He then brought the participants into the kitchen to demonstrate the art of preparing a Hmong dish. Participants were encouraged to sample the Hmong cuisine.
The Bistro provided the space, staff and equipment. The Community Read organization provided planning and paid for advertising.
Project Details
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Competitive Grant Making Body
Project Details: 2014 Fiscal Year
Legal Citation / Subdivision
Laws of Minnesota for 2013 Chapter 137, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 4
2014 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$250
Other Funds Leveraged
$220
Direct expenses
$1,000
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)
To supplement and bring to life knowledge concerning Hmong cuisine gained by reading the book. To allow participants to taste Hmong food and learn how to prepare it.
Measurable Outcome(s)
Survey results indicated that proposed outcomes were met. Participants really enjoyed the event, and were very enthusiastic about having the cooking demonstration correlate with the book they had read.
Source of Additional Funds
Douglas County Library Staff, Viking Library System, Broadway Bistro, Community Read Organization
Project Manager
First Name
Peg
Last Name
Werner
Organization Name
Viking Library System
Street Address
1915 Fir Avenue West
City
Fergus Falls
State
MN
Zip Code
56537
Phone
218-739-5286
Email
pwerner@viking.lib.mn.us
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