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| "Hmong Woman Sewing a Paj Ntaub" |
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The Paj Ntuab has been widely accepted in all parts of the world as art form unique to the Hmong. A Hmong woman
would start learning this centuries old art form at a very young age. She would sometimes sew for countless hours without
even realizing it. The commitment and devotion that the Hmong woman put into this art form will and forever be timeless
and most honorable.
Knowledge and skills have always been passed on from
one generation to another. i.e., the skills necessary to create the Hmong Paj Ntaub were passed on from mothers
to daughters and from daughters to granddaughters.
This is my tribute to all of the mothers out there. You and only you, our mother can truly describe the love that you
have for us.
| "Hmong Woman Playing a Hmong Flute" |
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Hauntingly beautiful sound the Raj Npliam has when played
by Hmong men and women. This is one of the more traditional Hmong instrument.
There are many things that life offers us. However, if there should only be one thing...what would be the one thing above things
you would keep?
Nuj Sis Loob the legendary Qeej player. It was said
that Hmong men envy him and Hmong women adore him because of his abilities and charisma when playing the Qeej.
Our father, the one who carrys the heaviest load. Even though we may disagree at times, he would still hold onto us, still
would protect us and guide us.
I believe that we, the Hmong are some of the most resilient
people to set foot on this earth. Then we were farmers, living in our ancestral homeland- high hills and mountains of China.
Then we express ourselves with threads and needles. Now we are doctors, lawyers, educators, politicians and etc. Now, we expressed
ourselves with paint and paint brushes.
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