Hmong Herbal Medicines
hmong, hmong market
Hmongtown Marketplace, St. Paul, MN
Jess Gick
Spring 2013
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Pillars Invest Group, 217 Como Ave, St Paul, MN 55103
Hmongtown Marketplace
hmong, hmong market
Spring 2013
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Pillars Invest Group, 217 Como Ave, St Paul, MN 55103
Cleansing of the Infant
Hmong, hmong religiousity, hu plig
The shaman cleanses the soul and brings good fortune to the infant.
Koua Her
2013
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Tying of White Strings for Good Fortune
Hmong, hmong religiousity, hu plig
In the Hu Plig ceremony, the shaman ties white strings around the infant to bring good luck and wealth to the child.
Koua Her
2013
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A Tray of Goodies for Hu Plig
Hmong, hmong religiousity, food
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.
Koua Her
June 2013
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Cleaning Cow Stomachs
Hmong, hmong religiousity, food
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.
Koua Her
June 2013
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