Hmong Traditions – Shamans & Ancestor Worship
Shaman: The Hmongs believe that dreams and illnesses are signs of calling. The spirit addresses the person in a dream and when that person wakes…
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Hmong Traditions – Spirit & Supernatural World
According to Hmong traditions, a person has several souls, usually four (4) and sometimes if one of their souls becomes separated from a person it…
What Is the Hmong “Religious/Religion or Spiritual” Beliefs?
What are the Hmong “religious/religion or spiritual” beliefs is one question one might ask. Well the traditional Hmong religious practice involves the worship of ancestors,…
Hmong Traditions – The Elders
The elders are very much respected in the Hmong culture so that individuals do not fear growing old and were respected because they had lived…
Hmong Traditions – Men & Young Boys
In a traditional Hmong household the Men and young boys would plant and harvest the crops. Use crossbows to hunt for food as well as…
Hmong Traditions – Women & Young Girls
The women and young girls in a traditional Hmong household are usually the first to get up and are responsible for nurturing of the children,…
Hmong Traditions – Parenting & Children
Most Hmong children learned to babysit their younger siblings and help with other chores at a very early age. Usually at the age of 6…
Hmong Traditions – Family & Gender Roles
Being part of a family has always been important to the Hmongs and it is one of the basic parts of a Hmong life. They…
Hmong Traditions – Divorce
In a traditional Hmong society, divorce is rare. It is frowned upon and considered a disgrace to their family. However, it is allowed but not…
Hmong Traditions – Bride Price; Dowry
In the Hmong culture when a man finds a woman that he wants to marry, he must pay a bride price or dowry to the…