Tengx Center of the Northstate Inc. - Tengx Center of the Northstate Inc.

Tengx Center of the Northstate Inc. is a 501(c)(3) community-based nonprofit in Redding, CA. The word “tengx” comes from the Iu Mien, meaning “to help” which embodies the mission of Tengx Center, the “help center” for the most underserved in our community.

Language and cultural barriers often prevent equitable access. Tengx Center helps those who most need it when they cannot speak for themselves. Among the most unserved and underserved are the Southeast Asian populations in the northstate, largely comprised of the Mien and Hmong. We hope to make the Tengx Center, the “help center” a place that our community’s most underserved can come together to support and assist each other. Our goal is to build a cultural center that celebrates and shares the rich culture and history of our people with the communities we live in.

NEWS

Cultural Resource Fair

Stop by the Tengx Center booth at Level Up NorCal’s Cultural Resource Fair on Saturday, September 17, 2022. Sample some cultural delicacies and learn more about us. Contact us for more details.

COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic

The Tengx Center supports the vaccination efforts of the Mien community. This past Sunday, the Tengx Center was at Level Up NorCal’s recent vaccine clinic, helping sign attendees up for the vaccine or booster and providing Mien translation assistance.

Cultural Resource Fair

Stop by the Tengx Center booth at Level Up NorCal’s upcoming Cultural Resource Fair on Saturday, February 25, 2023. Sample cultural delicacies and learn more about us.

COVID-19 Outreach

The Tengx Center is hosting an outreach event at the Mien OG gathering on Saturday, March 2, 2024 in Shasta Lake, CA. Enjoy cultural foods and music as well as cultural performances as you get information on the COVID-19 vaccine and booster options. Get free face masks and test kits as well. Mien assistance will be available.

COVID-19 Outreach

The Tengx Center will be in Shasta Lake on on Saturday, March 16, 2024 in Shasta Lake providing outreach on the COVID-19 vaccine and booster options. There will be cultural foods and music as well as cultural performances. Get free face masks and test kits as well. Mien assistance will be available.

CULTURE

Asian Pacific American Heritage Month

Tengx Center celebrated Asian Pacific American Heritage Month in May 2022 with a pop-up exhibit entitled “The 12 Clans” celebrating the arts and culture of the Iu Mien of Shasta County. A first of its kind, this inaugural exhibit showcased the largest and most comprehensive collection of Iu Mien cultural items in the world.

The Modern Rural “A History of Northern California’s Recipes”

The Tengx Center connected local Iu Mien in Shasta County with PBS’s local affiliate KIXE to produce a segment celebrating and sharing traditional Mien recipes cooked over an open fire. See the results of this collaboration by CLICKING HERE.

Silver Grace

Meet Silver Grace, an Iu Mien cultural dance group in Shasta County. Silver Grace recently performed at Rolling Hills Casino. Watch their debut music video by CLICKING HERE.

2022 Redding Christmas Parade

The Iu Mien of Shasta County came together for their inaugural entry into Redding’s Christmas Parade this past Saturday, December 3rd. The theme of the parade entry was “The 12 Clans of Christmas” and featured over 30 community members in traditional and modernized Mien costumes. Watch a video of their entry by CLICKING HERE.

2023 Iu Mien Reunion Party

When the Iu Mien had to flee their homes in Southeast Asia as refugees of the Vietnam conflict, families, friends and loved ones were often separated and sent to different countries, states and counties. Although we may be divided by thousands of miles, our shared cultural heritage remains. May all Iu Mien from all over come together at our Reunion Party on Saturday, March 25, 2023 in Shasta County, CA. Contact us if you would like to join us in celebrating the Iu Mien cultural heritage.

Iu Mien Workshop Series – Preserving Our Culture

Tengx Center presents a workshop series on preserving our culture by coming together and sharing traditions. The first in the series is making Mien jewelry that can be added to any outfit to add a cultural touch. Follow us on FB to learn more. See our first workshop by CLICKING HERE.

2023 Redding Christmas Parade

The Iu Mien of Shasta County’s second annual entry into Redding’s Christmas Parade this past Saturday, December 2nd had a theme of “A Far East Christmas” and featured over 40 community members in traditional and modern Mien costumes. Watch a video of their entry by CLICKING HERE.

Sieqv Dorn Doic

Meet Sieqv Dorn Doic (Girlfriends), a cultural dance group from Redding making their debut at the 2024 Redding Mien New Year celebration. See their performance by CLICKING HERE. To book them for your next event, contact us!

Sieqv Dorn Doic Performs at Mien OG Gathering

Watch the performance of Sieqv Dorn Doic (Girlfriends), at Shasta County’s Mien OG gathering. See their performance by CLICKING HERE. Contact us if you are looking for cultural performers.