CULTURE
What are the two primary dialects in the Hmong culture?
Hmoob Dawb/Hmoob Ntsuab (White/Green)
What is a staple food in Hmong society?
Mov (Rice)
In the US, how many recognized last names are there in the Hmong culture?
18
Name the two locations MN HNY (used to/still) take place?
Metrodome & Rivercenter
What are the two types of folded joss papers used for the ancestors?
What can NOT be eaten during a wedding to avoid problems/issue in a marriage?
Kua Txhob (Pepper)
This individual is famously known as the leader of the Hmong people.
Naib poos Vaj Pov (General Vang Pao)
This woman is the storyteller of Hmong Story Youtube channel
Niam Ntsuab Teev
A healer who can be an intermediary between the spirit and material world is called?
This dish is used to "snack" on, at the main table, prior to being served all the food dishes.
Ntxuag
This years MN HNY marks what annual year for the hmong people?
What is supposed to happen after a groom takes home his wife?
Hu plig peb tagkis
What does the older brother call the younger brother's wife?
Niam Ntxawm
What does a post-pregnant women eat for 30 days?
Nqaij qaib haus rau tshuaj (Boiled chicken with herbs)
The Hmong war, often referred to as the Secret war, happened in what war?
The Vietnam War
These oral stories pass from generation to generation are called?
Dab neeg
What are the split horns called that are used?
Ob Tug Kuam Neeb
What is an herb with a citrus flavor?
Tauj dub (Lemon grass)
The first Hmong American and first Hmong woman mayor of Saint Paul, MN
Kaohly Her
How do you say lemon grass in hmoob ntsuab?