This is an alternative system for writing the Hmong language, thought to have been invented in the 1950s and based on traditional woven symbols. It is called Paj Ntaub, translating roughly as “flower cloth script”. Although not as well-known as the RPA (Romanized Popular Alphabet) designed in 1953 by Smalley, Bertrais and Barney, or the Pahawh Hmong alphabet invented in 1959 by Mr Soob Lwj Yaj, there is much interest among young Hmong people seeking an authentic-looking orthographic identity. Mr Nom Dawb Xyooj is actively promoting it in America.
Vowels, tonal markers and numerals can be found here.
Black Hmong Short-Documentary ~in Vietnamese language
The Hmong Honor Hmong Veterans
This Congress, Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, introduced a bill to authorize the burial in U.S. national cemeteries of those who “served in combat support” of U.S. forces in Laos between 1961 and 1975. Because the Hmong veterans were not formally members of the U.S. military, they are currently ineligible for national cemeteries, including Arlington. Among the potential problems is the question of how to verify service in a covert war.
The Senate Veterans Affairs Committee is slated to consider the bill next week, and similar House legislation will be introduced by Costa.
“How do we give back,” Vietnam veteran Grant McClure asked, “to a people who gave everything?”
Planet China -a teaser trailer for a documentary on the Miao/Hmong living in Southwest China.
Peb Yog Hmong
Listen carefully to catch the Western Hmong dialect in the lyrics. The ending of the anthem is strong and sensational -reminding us all to not forget our unique origins even while we assimilate into Chinese, European, Latin American or North American cultures. Be proud to be Hmong.
Anthropologie is feeling inspired by the Hmong for spring 2013 with this Shangri-La Batik hoodie.
H’Mong Sisters
Hmong sisters living among the mountain villages of Vietnam take a western backpacker under their wing. As they guide him through a traditional way of life that has been threatened and transformed by economic and colonial forces, their informal relationship exposes the underlying complexities of cross-cultural encounters.
Toronto International Film Festival 2012
Whistler Film Festival 2012
Hong Kong International Film Festival 2013
First Run Film Festival 2013
Short Shorts Film Festival & Asia 2013
Telefilm Canada Talent Tout Court @ Cannes 2013
International Film Festival of Valencia - Cinema Jove 2013
