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  • Collection: Hmong Religiosity in the Twin Cities

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Cleaning of the cow stomachs. Photo by Koua Her

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Food for a hu plig/ua neeb event. Photo by Koua Her

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Hmong Ritual in St. Paul Home to bring "A Little Good Fortune"

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Accepting the Wealth and Good Fortune, Photo by Koua Her

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Tying of White Strings for Good Fortune, Photo by Koua Her

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Cleansing Process, Photo by Koua Her

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Ia Vang talks about her late aunt and the omens before her passing

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Ia Vang talks about her late aunt's spirit and the effects on the rest of her family

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Ia Vang talks about how her family determined that another spirit followed them home after her aunt's funeral

Cleaning of the cow stomachs.jpg
Hmong people use the stomachs of the cow that can be used to make the traditional beef soup, literally “cow-poo soup” which is made of beef stomach, intestines, and organ meat. Pictured below is a photo of the stomachs being cleaned out.

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