Yes, I too have wondered much about vang in valders, such a common name is asian culture. liz >I have always wondered what the connection is between the Chinese names and >the Norwegian names. Names like Vang, Hong, Thor, Lein all appear in both >cultures. Thor is one of the 13 clan names of the Hmong who migrated to the >United States after the Vietnam War. Would love to hear what you all think >about this. >Shirley > > >==== VALDRES Mailing List ==== >========================VALDRES SAMBAND 1899-1999====================== >Interested in joining the Valdres Samband, call >June Adele Dolva (218)233-7134 if you have questions >or JADOLVA@aol.com >