An Introduction to Hmong Culture

by Cha, Ya Po

• ISBN13: 9780786449514
• ISBN10: 0786449519
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2010-09-15
• Publisher: McFarland Publishing

Summary

Presenting a holistic perspective of the Hmong way of life, this book touches on every aspect of the Hmong culture, including an overview of their history and traditions, relationships between Hmong parents and their children, the rites and traditions of Hmong wedding and funeral ceremonies, the celebration of the Hmong New Year, home restrictions and other superstitious taboos, arts and politics. The book features and explains many Hmong words, phrases and proverbs.

Author Biography

Born in Laos, Ya Po Cha teaches the Hmong language at Luther Burbank High School in Sacramento, California.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments	p. v
Introduction	p. 1
Hmong History	p. 7
Parents and Their Children	p. 22
Customs and Values	p. 32
Cultural Traditions	p. 47
Traditional Weddings	p. 71
Traditional Funeral Services	p. 101
Belief System	p. 131
The Arts	p. 165
Politics and Leadership	p. 179
Where Do We Go from Here?	p. 188
References	p. 202
Index	p. 204
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