Basic Hmong
How do you say "Hello" in Hmong?
Nyob Zoo
What is the traditional style of Hmong singing that tells stories?
Kwv Txhiaj
What is a txiv neeb?
A Hmong shaman (spiritual healer)
Where did the Hmong originally come from?
China
What holiday is the biggest Hmong celebration of the year?
Hmong New Year
What are the two main dialects of Hmong?
Hmong Dawb and Hmong Nstuab
Name one popular modern Hmong singer.
!!!!
What does the qeej do at funeral.
Sings a story song and helps lead the dead to the afterlife.
In what war did the Hmong secretly fight for the U.S.?
The Secret War in Laos (Vietnam War era)
What's a common Hmong dish with chicken and herbs?
Hmong chicken soup or Boiled chicken
Translate: Koj nyob li cas?
How are you?
Sing an Old kids' song!
Sing!! Or no points!
What tools do shamans use during ritual? Name 2
Describe!
Why did many Hmong people come to the United States?
Because of the war and persecution after the Secret War.
What game involves tossing a ball between boys and girls at the New Year?
Pov Pob
What does ua tsaug mean?
Thank you
Sing a song made from a person from Laos
Sing!!
Why do shamans cover their faces with a cloth during rituals?
Explain.
Name one U.S. state with a large Hmong population.
Minnesota, Wisconsin, or California
What do Hmong story cloths (paj ntaub) represent?
History, folktales, and daily life stitched into fabric
How do you say "I am Hmong" in Hmong?
Kuv yog Hmoob
Sing a song from a Hmong-American singer!
Sing!!
What is the purpose of Ua neeb?
To heal illness, guide lost spirits, or bring balance.
What year did the first large group of Hmong refugees come to the U.S.?
1975
What fruit is commonly eaten green with chili pepper in Hmong households?
Green mango