In traditional Hmong culture, it is believed that illness occurs when the soul wanders from the body. Shamen, like Kang Thao, help call the soul home

Hmong History FAQ

kaiyu

I took a class in Native Americans, and Native American culture and way of life is pretty similar to Hmong culture.  Perhaps Native Americans are our ancestors.

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