What are some important aspects of Hmong culture? Some important aspects of Hmong culture are respectfulness, politeness, the pride that lacks arrogance, and lack of jealous of the outsiders (Chiu 7). These important aspects have made the Hmong community survive under pressure of more powerful nations for many years.

Why is the Hmong New Year important to Hmong people and their culture?

Historically, the Hmong New Year celebration was created to give thanks to ancestors and spirits as well as to welcome in a new beginning. It is also a time of the year where Hmong people gather with family and meet with relatives from other regions.

What makes a person Hmong?

The Hmong are members of an ethnic group that have not had a country of their own. For thousands of years, the Hmong lived in southwestern China. But when the Chinese began limiting their freedom in the mid-1600s, many migrated to Laos, Thailand and other neighboring countries.

What does Hmong mean?

Best of Newsweek via email. The Hmong American Center, a nonprofit based in Wisconsin, explains that the Hmong are defined as an ethnic group of people who originally came from China. With a history spanning over 4,000 years, Hmong have a unique culture and language.