Recently while strolling through my Facebook feed, I ran across an article about Brenda Song being upset about not being given a chance to audition for Crazy Rich Asians because she wasn’t Asian enough. Let me say that again, she …
Celebrate Hmong
In lieu of the Hmong New Year being celebrated during this time for many of the communities, I wanted to share just a little more about us. Sure, you could probably find them easily out on the internet but today …
A Young Hmong Nyab
Something about Hmong people, which isn’t so common nowadays, is early marriage. Marriage for women could be as young as 13. So no, not women but girls. Girls get married as young as 13 (perhaps younger but none that I …
You Know You’re Hmong If
Growing up Hmong American, I have so many fond memories of relative sleepovers, playing outside with cousins til dark, and the moms always planning or making the next meal while the dads watched a movie or conversated with each other. …
Hmong Khi Tes: Blessings in Strings
Just as western society gives cards with little sayings, written words of congratulations, Hmong people tie strings. We call it “Khi Tes”. Tying strings onto the wrist is a tradition of not just Hmong people but other Asian cultures such …
Hmong Is Who I Am
As much information that there is out in the “internet” world today, I still find myself meeting people who don’t know about the Hmong. Hmong is who I am, my ethnicity. Although I’m no expert, I’m finding more and more …