Culture & History
This Southeast Asian country is considered the traditional homeland of the Hmong people.
Laos
What are the two dialects in the Hmong language?
White and Green
In Hmong folklord, what happens when you point to the moon?
The moon will cut your ear.
What game is commonly played during Hmong New Year's?
Pov Pov
Where is the Hmong Center?
Basement of the Libary
In Hmong history, the clans are very important. There are traditionally this many main Hmong clans. (Name at least 5)
18 Clans: Chang, Chue, Cheng, Fang, Her, Hang, Khang, Kong, Kue, Lee, Lor, Moua, Pha, Thao, Vang, Vue, Xiong, and Yang
Hmong people often use these symbols on clothing or textiles to tell stories or represent clan identity.
Patterns or embroidery (Paj Ntaub)
What are the two instruments played during a funeral?
The Qeej and Drum
What does joss paper represent?
Money for the after life
Who is CHUSA's Advisor
Loc
The Hmong New Year is celebrated to mark this annual event in the community.
End of the harvest season
Draw the symbol "Snail".
3 facing down lol.
Who is the lady who eats kids?
Niam Tais Poj Dab
What does the greenlady represent, and what side are they from?
The Bridesmaid, Groomside
What is it called when a MAN has 3 wives?
Polygamy
What country colonized Laos?
France
Name 4 Hmong tones
Cim Niam (m), Cim Mus (s), Cim neeg (G), Cim Kuv (v), Cim ua (no tone), Cim ntuj (j), Cim Siab (b), Cim tod (d)
When in a pregnate women dreams about a snake or a melon, what does signify. (Please Specify both)
This daily Hmong household practice reflects respect, spiritual balance, and family hierarchy through who sits, serves, and eats first.
Traditional Hmong family meal etiquette
Who was the Hmong Director of the Hmong Studies Center?
Lee Pao Xiong
1977
Say it in Hmong: Nyia's mom likes to steal money
Nyia's niam nyiam nyiag nyiaj
Guess this Chenning song in 3 second?
Ib Lub Neej
What do Hmong people use to grind up rice (say it in hmong).
Lub Zeb Zom (Stone Mill)
Who is this person?
Doua Moua