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Highlights
- 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.
- About the Author: Born in Laos, Ya Po Cha teaches Hmong language at Luther Burbank High School in Sacramento, California.
- 215 Pages
- History, World
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About the Book
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.
Book Synopsis
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.
Review Quotes
"this encyclopedic description of Hmong culture is refreshing. Highly recommended"-Choice.
About the Author
Born in Laos, Ya Po Cha teaches Hmong language at Luther Burbank High School in Sacramento, California.Dimensions (Overall): 9.0 Inches (H) x 6.0 Inches (W) x .25 Inches (D)
Weight: .65 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Number of Pages: 215
Genre: History
Sub-Genre: World
Publisher: McFarland & Company
Format: Paperback
Author: Ya Po Cha
Language: English
Street Date: September 29, 2010
TCIN: 85225512
UPC: 9780786449514
Item Number (DPCI): 247-65-7971
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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