Descripción
Presenting a holistic perspective of the Hmong way of life, this book touches on every aspect of the Hmong culture, including an overview of their history and traditions, relationships between Hmong parents and their children, the rites and traditions of Hmong wedding and funeral ceremonies, the celebration of the Hmong New Year, home restrictions and other superstitious taboos, arts and politics. The book features and explains many Hmong words, phrases and proverbs. Instructors considering this book for use in a course may request an examination copy here.
Author: Ya Po Cha
Publisher: McFarland and Company, Inc.
Published: 09/15/2010
Pages: 215
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.65lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.25d
ISBN13: 9780786449514
ISBN10: 0786449519
BISAC Categories:
- History | World | General
- Social Science | Anthropology | Cultural & Social
- History | Asia | Southeast Asia
About the Author
Born in Laos, Ya Po Cha teaches Hmong language at Luther Burbank High School in Sacramento, California.