Hmong Language Challenge
What is "Ua Tsaug"
This bird is often pardoned by the President during Thanksgiving.
What is a Turkey
During the Vietnam War, the Hmong allied with this country.
What is the United States?
This Hmong-American Olympic gymnast became famous for winning gold in 2021.
Who is Sunisa Lee.
The Hmong believe that this spirit protects their home and family.
What is Xwm Kab.
This Hmong phrase means "How are you?"
What is "Koj nyob lis cas?"
Breaking this small bone at the dinner table is said to bring good luck.
What is wishbone.
What is the United States.
This Hmong general played a major role in the CIA's Secret War in Laos.
Who is General Vang Pao?
It is said that pointing at the moon will result in this happening to you.
What is a cut or scar appearing on your ear?
The Hmong word for "Family" is this.
What is "Tsev Neeg"
This day of sales frenzy comes right after Thanksgiving.
What is Black Friday.
Hmong people are believed to have orginated from this Asian country.
What is China.
This actor played the role of Thao iin the movie Gran Torino.
Who is Bee Vang.
Hmong elders warn that whistling at night may attract these entities.
What are evil spirits or ghosts.
The two main dialects of the Hmong language are these.
What are White Hmong (Hmoob Dawb) and Green Hmong (Hmoob Ntsuab)
The pre-dinner activity often involves running a short race to "earn" the Thanksgiving feast.
What is a "Turkey Trot"?
The Hmong New Year festival traditionally occurs in this season.
What is winter.
This Hmong-American singer known for his song Cia Ua Av.
Who is Chenning Xiong.
This mythical Hmong King is said to have united teh clans and led them to freedom in ancient times.
Who is Chiyou (Txiv Yawg)
The Hmong alphabet is written in this unique script created in the 1950s.
What is the Romanized Popular Alphabet (RPA).
The first thanksgiving feast took place in this U.S. state in 1621.
What is Massachusetts.
This Southeast Asian country was the primary homeland for the Hmong people after they fled China during the 19th century.
What is Laos?
She is a Hmong-American chef who won Top Chef in 2022.
Who is Chef Kao Kalia Yang.
This color in Hmong embroidery represents growth and new life.
What is green.