What is the instrument called that has six inch strips of brass or wood and that is played by vibrating next to the mouth while blowing air through the blade?
Ncas
200
What are the two common dialects in Hmong?
Hmong Dawb (Hmong white) and Hmong Leeg (Hmong green)
200
What room did we meet in at the beginning of the year?
AH40
200
What does AAPIA stand for?
Asian American Pacific and Islander Affairs
200
How many board members are in HSA and can you list their names and position?
There are six board members, Benjamin Thao President, Nina Xiong Vice President, Kaoshoua Thao Secretary, MaLy Xiong Treasurer, Pa Der Cha Activities coordinator, and ChengLeng Xiong Culture Coordinator.
300
Back in the days, what was the Nplooj used for?
The nplooj was traditionally used during times of war, where they were used to send signals in combat and secret messages communicated with words played as melodies.
300
Which is the name for the writing script Shong Lue created?
Pahawh Hmong; it is the alphabet we use today.
300
Name 3 events in which HSA has done in the past
Highway cleanup
Culture Day
Dish Fair
Second Chance at Prom
Hmong Odyssey
Potquet
Name at least 3 of the previous board members from last year.
John Xiong
Sia Yang
Rebecca Xiong
Benjamin Thao
Mai Xiong Lor
Babie Yang
Shenyeng Khang
400
Name at least three countries in which you can find Hmong people.
Laos, Thailand, France, USA, China, Burma, Vietnam, etc.
400
Tell us at least where 3 of the board members went to high school.
MaLy and Pa Der- Patrick Henry
ChengLeng- North St. Paul
Benjamin- Prairie Seeds
Kaoshoua- Burnsville
Nina- Tartan
500
What is the hmong word for the instrument see saw?
Xim Xaus
500
The younger siblings may not get married until the OLDEST child is married first. What do you do if that does happen?
You have to give all the people who are older than you money usually $100
500
What is HSA Mission statement?
Our primary purpose is to preserve the Hmong culture, recruit and unify students at Minnesota State University, Mankato, remain in contact with other multicultural communities and encourage the students from other schools to come to this university. To serve as an emotional and academic support group for HSA members.
500
Who is the president of the school? (MNSU Mankato)