An Introduction to Hmong Culture by Ya Po Cha

An Introduction to Hmong Culture by Ya Po Cha

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Presenting a holistic perspective of the Hmong way of life, this book touches on every aspect of Hmong culture, including an overview of their history and traditions, relationships between parents and children, the rites and traditions of Hmong wedding and funeral ceremonies, the celebration of the New Year, home restrictions, arts and politics.

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An Introduction to Hmong Culture by Ya Po Cha

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.
“this encyclopedic description of Hmong culture is refreshingHighly recommended”—Choice.
Born in Laos, Ya Po Cha teaches Hmong language at Luther Burbank High School in Sacramento, California.
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ISBN 13 9780786449514
ISBN 10 0786449519
Title An Introduction to Hmong Culture
Author Ya Po Cha
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher McFarland & Co Inc
Year published 2010-09-29
Number of pages 215
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.