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…
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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…
Hmong Traditions – Forced Marriage; Bride Kidnapping
Bride kidnapping or forced marriage is an old tradition that is rarely practiced today and is a form of marriage by abduction, it is known…
Hmong Traditions – Polygamy
The older generation of the Hmong people believes in polygamy, where a Hmong man can have more than one wife as long as he can…
Hmong Traditions – Courtship
The courtship in a traditional Hmong culture is not like it is in the United States. The boys and girls tend to stay apart more…
Hmong Traditions – Marriage
In the traditional Hmong marriage, Hmongs with the same clan name are forbidden to marry each other and therefore must find a marriage partner from…
Warning – Fake Indians Trying to Cash in On Traditions
Wow, this dude is creepy & it’s quite sickening! Angelia Baldwin Warning- Fake Indians trying to cash in on traditions. This is not only downright…
Hmong Traditions: Forgotten, Like Some Native American Tribal Rituals
Hmong Youth Not Preserving Traditions, Professor Says Explore the challenges faced by Hmong culture in modern times as Professor Chai Charles Moua discusses the fading…
MEXICAN INDIANS: Hmong, Native, Losing Who We Are and Our Traditions
Preserving Our Roots: The Importance of Cultural Heritage for Hmong, Native, and Mexican Communities Preserving our roots is vital as younger generations lose touch with…