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Hmong living in French Guiana

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Sing Ly

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Jan 18, 2006
 
As a Hmong-American in my late 30s and living in the US for 30 years, graduate from college, and still continue in graduate school. I have the privilege to work in French Guiana professionally for 4 years. I have questions for a country such as France and its government (or any French out there for that matter).

1) Why is it that the town (or village if you want to call it) of Cacao (Hmong town) is not on the FG map, is not advertise anywhere by local government or mother france, when it is 1 of the top 3 destination sights in France (along with Devil's Island, and the space centre), while all other little "towns" with little significant, smaller, less populations, is always advertise by government...?

2) The Open markets in Cayenne, Kourou, and St. Laurent are mostly Hmong produces and Hmong provision, yet when French advertise and commercialize FG, they ALWAYS AVOID hmong, even when Hmong is the one that draw more tourist, expecially the by the Guyane local government?

3) Hmong French-born generation children are as well educated as Caucasion french, Creole french, yet after almost 30 years in FG, only 2-3 graduated from college level education (reasons- they have French friends connection), expecially when most Hmong kids in FG have very high grades in school? And why is it that ALL Hmong Kids from grades school thru high school, that moved to the US, graduated, if not the top, close to the top of their class and able to enter very prestigeious universities in the US?

I kind of expect discriminations and racist from Guyane, but why is it that I see that from the caucasian french working in FG as government workers as well. The racists and discriminations is so visible in FG, I fell like modern FG is the 50s and 60s in the US. I expected from people with little educations, lack moral, and have a small worldview such as many in FG, but why those that work for French Government from the mother land too.

anyone, including, French, please share a thought about any of the above subjects.

Sing Ly
Eve Vang

Saint Paul, MN

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May 17, 2006
 
Hi Sing,
I am from St. Paul and might apply for a Fulbright to study the Hmong in French Guiana. How can I get in touch with you?

eve_vang@hotmail.com
Sing Ly

Minneapolis, MN

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Jun 12, 2006
 
You can contact me at tswjxeem@yahoo.com
Eve Vang wrote:
Hi Sing,
I am from St. Paul and might apply for a Fulbright to study the Hmong in French Guiana. How can I get in touch with you?
eve_vang@hotmail.com
Chapstick

Mombasa, Kenya

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Jul 2, 2006
 
i hate these stupid computers!#0#
..........even this one!

-Chapstick-
Chakongmeng Xiong

Kaukauna, WI

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Sep 29, 2006
 
You can E-mail @ Chakongmeng@hotmail.com
I would like to have friend in Frech guiana
Thank you
Chakongmeng

Kaukauna, WI

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Sep 29, 2006
 
I would like to have friend in french guiana, you can E-mail me at chakongmeng@hotmail.com
pahoua

Minneapolis, MN

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Jan 19, 2007
 
my husband is from French Guiana now residing in St. Paul.
He does acknowledge racism...
Hendi Kaf

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Jul 3, 2007
 

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I am thinking about moving to FG and open my business there from the US , I am a frenchman actually living in the US, what do you think about the difficulty of the governomental paperwork , is this as tough as it is in France??

thanks for any good comments.

Hendi ( c21Hendi@aol.com)
Bernadette

Andover, MN

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Sep 12, 2007
 
I grew up in the little village og Cacao. In fact I still have family down there. It's been 11 years that i've lived in the US. I don't know how much it has chnaged, but I remember, that we cared most for our village, even though it is not known to the map.
Sing Ly

Minneapolis, MN

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Sep 19, 2007
 
Hendi Kaf,
You need to do research well before you go...too many "red tapes" - not good for business yet at this time, my opinion. No business yet.
Remon

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Sep 24, 2007
 

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Could you name some of the Red tapes.
I live in Miami and want to open a business in French Guiana.
E-Mail Rudcothebest@aol.com
NkaujSee

Minneapolis, MN

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Oct 19, 2007
 
Oh, I had a group of friends who went there to visit...but I would like to have some friends there...any possible way of getting in touch with them?! you can email me or give me your email at yang_sheng28@hotmail.com
thanks
Sing Ly

Minneapolis, MN

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Nov 29, 2007
 
#1 -Business"Licenses" takes months & even up to a year or so, foreigners lonnnnnnnngerrrrr
-ZERO export/import in FG, even though it is an oversea territory of Mother France
-Mail literally take between 2 - 6 months, if ever arrived
-bearaucrats are a class in itself, foreigners are not much more than dirt
-Everything worked under the table (FG being a territory of FRANCE)
-French HATE American, PERIOD!
-Cost of business in FG between national & foreigner (US citizen): 1 to 18
My own expereinces:
1. To small a market
2. 90% of the land is untouchable (that mean no more developement in any form)
3. The 3 BIG "future" all failed; gold, fisheries, and forestry

If you really thinking about real business in FG, please do detail research first. Right now, invest in a country that have one highway, 6 gas stations, 5 banks, one airport, the 5th largest city have about 900+ populations, all its population rely totally on mother france (thru the Space Centre), and 2 McDonald (only rich people can enter w/red carpent, is not too wise, i think.
Sing Ly

Minneapolis, MN

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Nov 29, 2007
 
Forgot one other expereince:

-you will have to pay 100% for all things inport into FG. US check are cashed with 20-30% loss.
kyang2000

Fresno, CA

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May 23, 2008
 
I have relatives who live in FG. They give me their home phone number but there's no signal when I make a call. Who can help me out there?
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#16
Jun 13, 2008
 
Cacao is my childhood home town.
I went back to visit in 2004 and 2005.
There is a very small neighborhood occupied
by a few French families, nicely gated and
well maintained. There is a sign at the main
gate that says: " Interdit au Public "
We are well known there for source of
tourist attractions, but the fascination
only last as long as we remain "primitive"
in their eyes.
Regardless, I love FG, but that's probably
because I once lived there and have memories.
Feel free to email. I have tons of pics!
chongleepalao@hotmail.com
AnotherHmong

Milwaukee, WI

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Aug 21, 2008
 
Hmong people in French Guiana will go to HELL. They are a bunch of greedy, back-stabbing, and money-grubbing people in the world.
They make their money mainly by selling self produced fruits and vegetables in the farmers markets. Today, they fight amongst themselves and basically hate each other...all they want is to make money and are willing to back stab each other and any other Hmong people who are their competitors. There is NO LOVE in French Guiana. If you live there long enough, this will be your conclusion.
They've basically sold their soul for money. They are not worth studying. Unless your thesis is about how greed and money affects the Hmong in French Guiana.
They will probably be mad at me for revealing the truth but they know it is true.
Make your money now because with Brazil making cheap produce in quantity to sell to the world, it is a matter of time (next 20 years) before you can no longer profit from your vegetables.
In the end, you will pay for your greed. Can't take your money to HELL...
Didier Arsene

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Sep 22, 2008
 
My name is Didier Arsene, I live in the USA since 1997. I wou;d like also to visit or to live in French Gaiana. What about the papaer work? Does the french gov, punishing Gaianeeses? I would be glad to open a store in Gaiana. I also speak French.
My e-mail: babasmercia@yahoo.com
Hendi Kaf wrote:
I am thinking about moving to FG and open my business there from the US , I am a frenchman actually living in the US, what do you think about the difficulty of the governomental paperwork , is this as tough as it is in France??
thanks for any good comments.
Hendi ( c21Hendi@aol.com)
Didier Arsene

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Sep 22, 2008
 
My name is Didier Arsene, I live in the USA since 1997. I would like also to visit or to live in French Gaiana. What about the papaer work? Does the french gov, punishing Gaianeeses? I would be glad to open a store in Gaiana. I also speak French.
My e-mail: babasmercia@yahoo.com
Sing Ly

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Nov 4, 2008
 
kyang2000 wrote:
I have relatives who live in FG. They give me their home phone number but there's no signal when I make a call. Who can help me out there?
you need to dial 011-594-594...follow by the last 6 digits number.
011 is the country code + repeat the "area" code twice + follow by the 6 digits phone number.
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