Hmong Believe in the Shamanism World
Shamanism, an ancient spiritual tradition embraced by the Hmong people and numerous indigenous cultures globally, entails a method of linking with the supernatural domain to…
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Hmong New Year Celebration Around the World
The Hmong New Year, a yearly gathering steeped in cultural heritage and spiritual significance, marks the conclusion of the harvest season for the Hmong people,…
Hmong American Day
We observe May 14th as Hmong American Day to more fully accomplish the vision of an America that wholly reflects, embraces, uplifts and celebrates the…
How the Patriarchy has Ruined the Bride Price
Marriage is an event that is universally celebrated, and every culture has their own marriage practices. A few years ago, the Hmong marriage customs were…
The Hmong Religion
Hello friends! I did a research paper on the Hmong Religion for my theology class. It was quite difficult because of the limited and varying…
Where are you from?
Swirls of bright reds, greens, blues, purples, and pinks Dance against the black fabric Embroidered in secret hieroglyphics That we can no longer decipher Beautiful…
Why are Older Hmong Men Going Overseas?
Having counseled a number of folks impacted by the issue of older men going overseas to marry second wives as well as having dealt with…
Ending Rape Culture in the Hmong Community
Back in 2008 when I was still mentoring youth, I came across a strange situation. I had a tough time getting my Hmong middle school…
Demystifying the Hmong Bride Price
Alright, there’s just been too much Facebook chatter about this topic that I’m going to have to chime in. This is a confusing and problematic…
Checking Hmong Male Privilege
There’s a lot of misunderstanding about male privilege in our community. One of the reasons is that we often look at it from a purely…