Hmong Folklore – The Switching of Kings
The Switching of Kings A long, long time ago, there was a story that was known to the Hmong people. It’s never been written into…
Hmong Folklore – The Snake Son
The Snake Son This story teaches you not to judge people. It doesn’t matter what you look like on the outside; it’s what’s on the…
Hmong Folklore – The Snake Prince and Pumpkin Seed (Poj Niam Kev Nyoaj Siab)
The Snake Prince and Pumpkin Seed | (Poj Niam Kev Nyoaj Siab) This story was told by Yer Vang, and it was translated by Shuayee…
Hmong Folklore – The Road to Grandma’s House
The Road to Grandma’s House This story was told by Doua Yang to his son Noua Yang. This has some elements which are similar to…
Hmong Folklore – The Grasshopper and The Mother-In-Law Humming Bird
The Grasshopper and the Mother-in-Law Humming Bird This story was told by Yang Vang Lo and translated by Houa Vang and Ka Youa Lo. This…
Hmong Folklore – The Blossom, The Humming Bird, And the Bee
The Blossom, the Humming Bird, and the Bee This is a Hmong folktale similar to the Cinderella story. It was brought to us by Nhia…
Hmong Folklore – Npoj Thaub (Bao Thao)
Npoj Thaub (Bao Thao) Va Yang Xiong told this story, and Ted Yang translated it. The lessons of this story are not to lose hope…
Hmong Traditions – Rituals & Ceremonies: Funeral Rituals
Funeral Rituals: The most important steps of a proper Hmong funeral with many rituals include the playing of the Qeej (reed pipe) ritual music “qhuab…
Hmong Traditions – Rituals & Ceremonies: Wedding Ceremony
www.wipps.org Wedding Ceremony: Traditional Hmong marriage involves elaborate preparation, a symbolic ceremony, and huge banquets. Depending upon the affluence of the families involved, the wedding…
Hmong Traditions – Rituals & Ceremonies: Soul Calling
wipps.org Soul-Calling: One ritual and ceremony would be the “existence of souls” also known as “soul-calling”, is often performed when a person is sick. This…