Hmong

CULTURE
Hmong folktales have a great way of connecting things that may not seem to be connected. Everything begins because of something else, and before you know it, you will be telling a winding story starting from the depths of history. To step into a world of culture, watch the videos below...!
The Hmong are a strong-willed, respectful Asian ethnic group originally from the mountainous regions of China, Vietnam, Laos, Myanmar, & Thailand. Wherever they travel, they never assimilate. Instead they continue to preserve their rich traditions for centuries to come!

Did You Know That?
The Hmong lived in China for 2000 years before generally migrating south in the 1700s. They moved to escape the oppressive Qing Dynasty. Although the Chinese were 250 times larger than them, the Chinese never seemed to control them!

Want to learn more?
Check Out this Great Read!
"The Spirit Catches You and You Fall Down" A Hmong Child, Her American Doctors, and the Collision of Two Cultures  By Anne Fadiman
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