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Toua Xiong is the founder and owner of Hmongtown Marketplace

Hmongtown Marketplace, St. Paul, MN

During Hu Plig events, fruits, eggs, and assorted candy and crackers are placed on a tray decoratively. In the middle, there are flowers, usually white to represent cleansing.

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.

In the Hu Plig ceremony, the shaman ties white strings around the infant to bring good luck and wealth to the child.

The shaman cleanses the soul and brings good fortune to the infant.

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

Dia Cha’s Story Cloth

Yer Moua's Story Cloth

Hmong Herbal Medicines - Imported from Laos 1. Picture by Jess Gick