Our fellow Hmong Chinese in Huang Piao, Guizhou need our help in donating money to help develop their historic village to be a tourist attraction to the world. Please read and consider their proposal below. Your tax-deductible contribution can be sent to ADO, non-profit organization with 501 (c) (3) status. Since 1993, ADO has assisted our Hmong Chinese with six small-scale projects. This Huangpiao project is very important to the Hmong, and we must help them. Should you have any questions after reading their proposal, please feel free to email me at yuepheng@hotmail.com, or call me at (651) 338-7443. Thank you.

Asia-Hmong Development Organization (ADO)
P.O. Box 75360
St. Paul, MN  55175-0360
United States of America 

This is the drawing of the project to be developed

Most respected Mr. Xiong Yuepheng:

In the spring of 2003, you and your translator came to our Huangpiao district of Huangping county, Guizhou province, to look at the Huangpiao Victory Site and have lunch with us. Although our time together was very short, you left us and the village elders with a deep and positive impression. Our few hours together were full of amicability and harmony. At Spring Festival, the older people and children of Tuancang asked me many times, "Will Mr. Xiong Yuepheng from America come again this year? Can we still see the pictures he took of us?..." We are very proud of our Hmong compatriot who has established a great undertaking in America. The people of Tuancang sincerely hope you will come and be our guest again. After you left, I returned to the district government offices, where the leaders asked me, "Why didn’t you bring our Hmong compatriot here to eat with us? Why did you not persuade him to stay several days?" Our district government is very happy that you came and warmly welcomes you to return!

Mr. Xiong, the Huangpiao Victory Site is a remembrance that our Hmong ancestors would not submit to oppression and were not afraid to sacrifice their own lives. They spontaneously organized and strategically rose up together. In this uprising the few defeated the many. They strategized carefully, issued appropriate orders, coordinated harmoniously, and achieved a thoroughly successful uprising. In Chinese history, wars of rebellion against imperial and feudal rule have great significance and have left a strong impression. This uprising is widely known in China. The spirit with which our ancestors united to deny brute force and resist oppression is the pride of the Hmong people and worthy of carrying forward. Mr. Xiong, in order to protect the Victory Site, the district government needs to undertake the development of this site and to publicize its existence so that more people can come and enjoy it and thereby learn the history of how the people rose up for freedom and learn of the Hmong customs. We have decided to develop the Victory Site and the village of Tuancang where it is located. Although our hearts are eager, however, we currently lack the resources with which to carry out this project. Our district is a poor mountain area; it has few economic resources and poor transportation. The people of the area are farmers who are struggling to make a living; income and standard of living are low. Life is as it has long been, laboring from sunrise until sunset. Developing the Victory Site and the village is therefore a difficult undertaking. In spite of this, however, we have determined to apply for help to higher-level bodies and to the people for help in completing this important project.

Mr. Xiong, you are our Hmong compatriot; we all descend from the same ancestors. We cannot complete this project without your help and support. Please lend us your helping hand in order to commemorate and honor the spirit of our ancestors and the great contribution of the Hmong people. Your name will also be added to the commemorative stone in Huangpiao.

We the district government and people of Tuancang village can never forget you!

I will stop here. We hope to hear from you soon and respectfully await your favorable reply.

Health, happiness and good luck to you and your family!

Yang Guangxian

[Note: the contact information and date I have put at the top of the letter according to western style are actually here at the end in the original Chinese letter, along with Mr. Yang’s cell phone number: 13885579883]

Regarding the restoration of the commemorative tower in honor of the great victory won at Huangpiao and its expansion into a tourist center

The location of the great victory at Huangpiao is a historical site under provincial protection. On May 3, 1869, the Hunan army of the Qing dynasty entered Guizhou to suppress the peasant revolt there. The army was more than 18,000 strong and led by Rong Weishan, Huang Runchang, and Deng Ziheng. They entered Huangping County at the town of Gulong in at attempt to join up with the Sichuan army. The portly General Zhang Xiumei assembled his forces in Xincheng, Panghai, Kaitang, Kaishao, and Geyi. The Hmong army, however, laid an ambush in a narrow pass along this route and killed Rong Weishan, other high-ranking officers, and about 18,000 men, effectively wiping out this portion of the Qing army.

In order to further the protection of the site of this Hmong uprising, in 1982 the Huangping County People’s Government erected a memorial stone by the roadside, near the site of the battle. In 1989 the Qiandongnan Prefecture Culture Department erected another memorial stone at Tuancang Rock, which was the more precise location of the battle. In 1990 the Guizhou Province People’s Government built a memorial pagoda in honor of the uprising.
The memorial stones are still standing. The high mountain weather, however, including frequent frost, rain, fog, and humidity, has taken its toll on the pagoda, which was only made of wood and tiles. It has now fallen down and may no longer be seen by travelers.

In 1998, a group of teachers and students from the Guiyang Armed Police traveled back over the route of the Long March. They lingered quite some time in Huangpiao as they came to understand more of the long-standing history of the Hmong peasants’ uprising and of the later Red Army soldiers who were separated from the rest of the troops and are still living in Huangpiao today. Since then, every year students and work units from all over the province have come to see the site.

In 2002, Huangping County began developing a number of tourist sites in conjunction with the "opening of the West."
To date these include the Yedong River, Jiuzhou Wuyang Lake, the Flying Cloud Gorge, Taiping Cave, and Lang Cave. National leaders from all over the country as well as foreign guests have come to Huangping to enjoy the sites, as the number of visitors continues to increase each year. The Huangpiao Victory Site is only about 1.5 kilometers from Taiping Cave, and continuing in the same mountain chain, one reaches Flying Cloud Gorge in another 3 kilometers, where visitors come to enjoy floating on the river. The Huangpiao Victory Site is still not an established tourist site for two reasons. The second is that since a new highway was constructed between Huangping City and Gulong, the old road that passes through Huangpiao has become a country road only serving those living near it. The road condition is now therefore quite poor. These two problems are now left to the district government to solve, which is proving quite difficult.

Huangpiao has a long-standing history and rich minority culture. There is an annual Lusheng (Reed Pipe) Festival, skillfully produced handicrafts (Hmong and Gejia embroidery, batik, and weaving), and locally grown high-grade rice, hot peppers, fish, etc. In order to develop the Huangpiao Hmong culture and economy, the district government is undertaking to develop the Huangpiao Victory Site into a tourist attraction. The total cost of this project is estimated to be 182,000 RMB. We are thankful to all higher government offices and any individuals who may wish to help.

The specific plans for this development are as follows:

1. The establishment of a minority village.
The Huangpiao Victory Site is within the limits of Tuancang village, a large Hmong village which has 360 households, or 1480 people, divided into seven sub-villages and nine villagers’ committees. Establishing the minority village will involve:

a.  Two sets of lusheng pipes (ten lushengs): 2500 RMB
b.  Hmong dancing equipment: 2000 RMB
c.  Ten sets of Hmong ladies’ clothing and silver: 58,000 RMB
d.  A lusheng playing area: 1000 RMB
e.  An area for horse competitions: 1000 RMB

2. The building of a new memorial pagoda next to the memorial stones, and of three more pagodas for viewing the battle area: 55,000 RMB
3. The building of three sidewalks: 11,000 RMB
4. The building of five stone tables with seats: 5500 RMB
5. The improving of 26 kilometers of road: 46,000 RMB

The plans for raising these funds are as follows: We hope to receive 20-50,000 RMB from American Hmong compatriot Xiong Yuepheng; 80,000 RMB from the provincial Culture Bureau; 30,000 RMB from the county government; 20,000 RMB from the district government; and some from the people of Tuancang. To date we have received 65,000 RMB, leaving 117,000 still needed.

(Stamped by the Huangpiao district government, dated May 21, 2004)
Jime Cha of HmongTribe, Lue Chang, Mee Chang, Nhia Chang, Yee Chang, Jennifer Dai, Chang Ger Hang, Wang Ger Hang, Marlin Heise, Gia Kou Her, Neng Chou Her, Pao Her, Teng Her, HmongTribe, HTech Group, Inc., J.T. Travel & Tour, Sher Her), Chue Bee Khang, Xiong Yer Khang, Bill Kirby, Mao Sue Kong, Pang Chang Kong, Hao Lam, Cha Yia Lee, Neng Chou Lee, Kee Cheng Lee, Khoua Cha Lee, Lue Lee, Mai Lee, Mong Neng Lee, Nai Lee, Pang Lee Lee, Vang Lee, Xia Ge Lee, Youa Yeng Lee, Zeng Chue, Kee Lee, Lus Lauj, Nhia Cha Lo, Va Thai Lo, Peter Lor, Xai Khue Lor, Youa Bee Lor, Boua Pao Moua, Doua Moua, Pov Muas Txaj Nchai, Wechai Moua, Yee Moua, Partners Mortgage Real Estate Consultants, Araceli Rossi, Blia Tou Thao, Chao Thao, Cher Pao Thao, Chongtou Thao, Fay Pao Thao, Ga Long Thao, Ker Thao, Nao Chue Thao, Nhia Houa Thao, Sao Thao, Shao Thao, Shoua Lue Thao, Nhia Thong Thao, Va Tong Thao, Xeng Thao, Xia Thao, Christie Trieu, Boua Xiong Vang, Cha Chue Vang, Charlie Vang, Chee Vang, Cher Doua Vang, Cher Thai Vang and Xee Lee, Chong Ge Vang, Her Vang, Long Vang, Ly Vang (Mrs. Tou Lee), Mai Gao Ger (Alexandria) Vang, Mai Yue Yee (Lucy) Vang, Methew Vang, Moua Sue Vang, Nhia Ge Vang, Ntxhoo Vwg Vang, Pang Ge Vang, Ricky X. Vang, Seng Vang, Soua Vang, Tong Lou Vang, Toua Vang, Txa Chai Vang, Txooj Kub Vang, Xay Khue Vang, Yang Por Vang, Yee Vang, Ying Vang, Youa Kao Vang, Bee Vue, Lee Pao Vue, Va Kia Vue, Va Tou Vue, Ntxawm Vwj, Ntxoov Pov Vwj, Cha Chia Xiong, Cheng Seng Xiong, Cher Soua Xiong, Cher Thai Xiong, Cher Ying Xiong (aka Choua Thy Vang), Chong Neng Xiong, Choua Xiong, Houawa Xiong, Jimmy Xiong, Kathy Sao Moua Xiong, Kia Xiong, Koua Xiong, Leng Xiong, Machiline Xiong of HmongTribe, Niam Nkauj Xab Xeeb & Txiv Nraug Xab Xaws Xiong, Nhia Xue Xiong, Pa Yia and Mrs. Pa Yia Xiong, Saigon Xiong, Sai Toua Xiong, Teng Xiong, Txawj Hue Xiong, Va Chue Xiong, Xai Vam Xiong, Xai Vang Xiong, Yeng Xiong, You Xiong, Youa Kor Xiong, Yuepheng & Shoua Xiong, Bee Yang, Blia Yang, Chai Yang, Chao Yang, Chercha Yang, Cher Pao Yang, Choua Lor Yang (Tshuas Lauj Yaj), Coolidge Hmoov Zoo Yang, Ger Yang, Her Yang, John Sou Yang, Joua Xang Yang, Kaw Zee Tua Kue Yang, 1st Lieutenant Keo S. Yang, Kevin X. Yang, Khaiv Yim Yang, Lee Seng Yang, Lia Yang, Long Yang (or Tswv Vaj Yaj), Mai Va Yang, Nao Yang, Nhia Neng Yang, Nor Tou Yang, Pang Seng Yang, Pa Ying Yang, Soua Yang, Steve Gold Yang, Sunnie Yang, Tong Yer Yang, Txiaj Nruag Yang, Vaj Cheej Yang, Wa Ger Yang, Xao Chay Yang, Xoua Yang, and Yer Yang (Ka Neng).


ADO is pleased to announce that a total of $3,485 was raised from 169 contributors, and the fund was sent to Huangpiao on October 4, 2004

Fundraising event in St. Paul, MN on August 28   


Fundraising event in St. Paul, MN on August 28 


Fundraising event in St. Paul, MN on August 28 


Fundraising event in St. Paul, MN on August 28 
This fundraising event was made possible by the following sponsors:

Asia-Hmong Development Organization (ADO), Hmong Minnesota Radio, Wellness Care Center, Hmong ABC, Hmong Archives, HTech Groups, Inc., Partners Mortgage Real Estate Consultants, Financial Mortgage and Realty, International Market Place, MC Auto Repair, Universal Health Center, Modern Ray, Choua Tong Yang, Nao Chue Vang, Neng X. Xiong,
Many of those who purchased videos and posters


Dear Mr. Xiong:

We are glad to get the news that you and your people have contributed money for the Hangpiao relics or war . We have seen the list of names and the number. On behalf of all the Huangpiao people and the government, we are thankful to you all.

Huangping is a big and backwards city with a long history and rich customs. The Huangpiao relics of war is the hero representative of Miao people. It is our duty to protect and rebuild it, but we have no enough money to make it.  Although, we have collected about 260,000 for the repairs in 2003, if we want to make it more beautiful and develop it, there are a lot of things to do. We really hope that you will support us.

Meanwhile  we will video the relics and send to you after all the repairs are finished. Thank you all.

Best wishes to all of you,
The head of the Huangping county people government
LiPing
LiuYucheng


Dear Mr Xiong:

The government has received the money from you. It is 28800 in all, but YangTong he who has received spent 3800  drawing three figures. There is 25000 left.

Meetings are held to get the money and rebuild the relics, but please you name the museum with your character, we will put it on the gate. It will be finished by the end of November. The shortage of costs will be supported by the government. We will ask the leaders of and Huangping people government. Then we will record it and send the tape to you.

There are many Miao characters in the museum such as Bao Da du. And some scenes of the war at that time.

We are planning to do  a few things like that :
1. beautify the villages.
2. set up a stone figure of BaDadu on the mountains
3. move the tomb of the red army to another place
4. build the gate and carve the figure
5. set up a sign carved with the name "the project contributed by the  American Miao people " 
6. develop the cave .

All of these projects are being planned.  But we really hope to get your support and contributions as before.

We have got some Miao people’s handcraft to you and your friends, but the postage is too dear. So we will send them to you when you visit it again. But we have sent two neckties to you on Nov.11, please check it.

Please write the names of "the Hunagpiao relics " according to the size that we have posted to you in the package. Thank you all. Please write to us if any puzzles.

Best wishes to all of you,
WuChangming
YangGuangxi
The Huangpiao people government



After the successful completion of the Huang Piao Historic Victory Museum, Huang Ping Government wants to erect the statues of generals Zhang Xiumei and Bao Dadu to be placed infront of the museum. They hope we can continue to financially support this next project. Zhang Xiumei and Bao Dadu were the two Hmong generals who led the historic victory against Qing soldiers in Huang Piao. Below are the design of the statues.

Statues of Generals Zhang Xiumei and Bao Dadu
to be erected in Huang Piao, Guizhou

On the 9th of April, ADO and Hmong Minnesota Radio organized a fundraiser at Lao Family Community. Over $1,000 has been contributed by the people listed below. We would like to thank them, and to invite you to contribute toward the making of the statutes of General Zhang Xiumei and General Bao Dadu. For more information, please contact Yuepheng Xiong by email at yuepheng@hotmail.com or by phone at (651) 338-7443.

Voua Her, Say Pha Khang, Nao Lue Kong, Cha Lee, Cha Yia Lee, Kao Lee, Ker Lee, Nhia Vang Lee, Pa Lee, Thao Lee, Dr. Tou Xang Lee of Community Health Chiropractic Clinic, Vang Lee, Wa Moua Lee, Chia Lor, Nou Lor, Nhia Blia Moua, Youa Lue Moua, Blia Tou Thao, Cher Zong Thao, Chia Koua Thao, Chong Pao Thao, Fai Pao Thao, Lue Long Thao, Pa Ger Thao, Nhia Thong Thao, Shoua Lue Thao, Tong Xao Thao, Wa Tou Thao, Xiong Thao, Yia Thao, Bee Vang, Boua Lor Vang, Chong Toua Vang, Chue Ge Vang, Houa Vang, Lee Vang, Nao Chue Vang, Nhia Ze Vang, Pang Ye Vang, Tong Neng Vang, Xai Chou Vang, Xia Shoua Vang, Xue Vang, Yang Vang, Yang Vang, Youa Kao Vang, Gniaby Vu, A Vue, Cher Thao Vue, Kou Vue, Neng Zong Vue, Sue Vue, Tong Choua Vue, Wa Tou Vue, Yong Khue Vue, Cher Deng Xiong, Chong Neng Xiong, Keng Xiong, Kha Xiong, Lee Xiong, Pao Xiong, Pao Xiong, Peter Phia Xiong, Seng Phootsua Xiong, Thai Xiong, Vang Kou Xiong, Wa Chao Xiong, Wa Lee Xiong, Wa Yee Xiong, Wang Neng Xiong, Xa Xiong, Chang Dang Yang, Cher Cha Yang, Gilbert Neng Yang, Joseph Yang, La Cheng Yang, Neng Kao Yang, Tong Ger Yang, Tong Xeng Yang, Ze Yang.

Co-sponsors for this fundraising events are: ADO, Hmong Minnesota Radio, Universal Health Center, and Lao Family Community Center.