A Hmong Thing of 18 Clans
As covered previously on Celebrate Hmong, I cover the 18 clans of Hmong. 18 clans, meaning 18 different surnames of community. Within the community, because there are so very few…
Hmong culture and being Hmong
Hmong Family Names: Addressing Family
Have you ever wondered what to call your second cousin's wife's mom? Well, you would probably explain to someone your relationship just as I asked. However, in the Hmong culture,…
Meaning of Colors
As a follow up to Blessing in Strings, I mentioned I would do a write up on the colors of the strings used. Each color has a meaning and can…