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  • Collection: Johnston Public Library Photo Archive

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The Library held an event, "Our Stories: The Mizo Community in Iowa," and participants sampled delicious food from the Chin State of Burma.

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Participants attended "Our Stories: The Mizo Community in Iowa" and learned about the Chin State of Burma.

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As part of "Our Stories: The Mizo Community in Iowa" participants were able to see crafts created by people from the Chin State of Burma.

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Lynne Hoehamer writes: "These folks are a very special Story Time family. Adults (from left to right) are Bri, Whitney, and Sue. Kids are (from left to right) Harper, Reagan, Aria & Mason. They have come for a number of years, both Harper & Aria were…

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As part of "Our Stories: The Mizo Community in Iowa" participants listened to a folk song from Lalfakawmi Cherput and storytelling from Lal Rin Sanga and Lian Thang Puii

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As part of "Our Stories: The Mizo Community in Iowa" participants enjoyed traditional dance performances from Siktui Thian and Chheih Lam of the Chin State of Burma

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As part of "Our Stories: The Mizo Community in Iowa" participants were given the opportunity to learn some traditional dance steps taught by Siktui Thian and Chheih Lam of the Chin State of Burma.

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Library staff member Peg Rasmussen emcees "Our Stories: The Mizo Community in Iowa"

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Library staff member Peg Rasmussen is at the Reference Desk dressed as a good witch for Halloween.

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Participants at "Celebrating Family Stories Community Read Fest" ate food from Vietnam (egg rolls), the United States (Scotcheroos), and Liberia (meat pies)
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