Displays of Respect and General Etiquette. To be respectful, one must ask to speak with the head of the household, usually the father, when conversing with a Hmong family. Hmong people tend to be humble and may not want to express their emotions in front of others.

What are the Hmong peoples beliefs?

The Hmong are animist, people who believe in souls or spirits, in their practice of religion. The Hmong believe that the spiritual world coexist with the physical world. The spirit world consists of many types of spirits that influences the human life.

What does the Hmong culture value?

The Hmong value their his- tory and cultural traditions, as well as family and chil- dren, fidelity and loyalty. They value personal honor, responsibility, honesty and good citizenship.

How many souls do the Hmong believe a person has?

Each person is thought to have 12 parts of the soul. These parts must remain in harmony to remain healthy.

What foods do Did Hmong people traditionally eat?

The Hmong staple food is white rice, which is usually eaten with a variety of vegetables, hot pepper (often in the form of a Southeast Asian-inspired sauce) and boiled or fried meat if it is available. Sticky (glutinous) rice—either white or purple—is commonly served at gatherings and on other special occasions.

Do the Hmong have a written language?

The quick answer is that the Hmong language had no written form until the 1950s, and without a written form it has been difficult to catalog the Hmong culture.

What religion is the Hmong?

animist The Hmong religion is traditionally animist (animism is the belief in the spirit world and in the interconnectedness of all living things). At the center of Hmong culture is the Txiv Neeb, the shaman (literally, father/master of spirits).

How do you say hi how are you in Hmong?

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Is Hmong food spicy?

Hmong food—typically balanced between heat (usually from hot sauce), neutral rice for sopping up and balancing bold flavors, fresh vegetables, and fatty richness from proteins such as pork or poultry—is one of the states great culinary secrets.

How do you say hi in Hmong?

0:151:47Common Phrases in Hmong Language - YouTubeYouTube