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Native Americans: They Call Us Indians, Miao, Even If We Are Not
The meaning of Hmong… hmongviking To: chidorix0x If you are going to look for some documentation of us calling ourselves “Hmoob” in the 1800’s, you probably won’t find it. It’s like trying to find early documentation of the term “Native Americans” before 1960, you aren’t going to find it. You will find “Indians”, just like […]
Hmong/Miao History.
Hmong/miao history.
Re-Thinking Hmong History: Are Hmong And Miao The Same People?
Re-Thinking Hmong History: Are Hmong and Miao the Same People? Let me draw a parallel example to make this point. When the Europeans came to the new world, they called everyone they saw an Indian. Does that mean that all the people in the new world were the same people? Obviously not; the people the […]
Miao Is Just a Chinese Label, Like Indian Is to Native Americans
Miao People — Horse Cart Ntsej Fam Yaj @BabyBBB01 I used to think this, too, but then realized it’s pure ignorance. The meaning of Miao varies from person to person, but it isn’t necessarily derogatory. The word itself refers to seedlings and/or weeds. The Chinese have been trying to exterminate Hmong/Miao for ~4000+ years, and […]
Native American And Miao Hmong: Both Use These Bells in Their Culture
Native Americans and Hmong both use these bells in their culture. Also look at the jingle dress cones in the 2nd picture. Hawk Bells for Traditional Native American Regalia & Crafts: www.crazycrow.com Miao Hmong Tribal Jewelry Ornament Silver Pendant #104L: www.interactchina.com Adult Jingle Dress Cones: www.nativedirect.com
American Indian And Hmong (Miao): Both Use Fish Symbol in Culture
The Native Americans and the Hmong both use the fish symbol in their culture. Many Fish Symbol www.warpaths2peacepipes.com. Meaning of the Many Fish Symbol – The meaning of the Many Fish symbol was to signify water and the flow of life from the Earth. Silver Fish Tribal Choker www.culture-cross.org. Product Description – The tribal people […]
Navajo And Miao: Ancient Explorers, The Origins of The Swastika
Repost from Ancient Explorers. “The Origins of the Swastika. Though Hitler is often credited with the invention of the Swastika, the character is actually an Ancient Symbol Representing 360° of Knowledge. Hitler was immersed in the study of occult traditions and ancient texts, so he probably used this symbol consciously aware of what it represented.” […]
Navajo And Miao (Hmong): Design Pattern Looks Like A Square Spiral
This is a Navajo photo. Look at the far left of the picture and you will see a design pattern that looks like a square spiral. Navajo silversmith – circa 1950: fbcdn-sphotos-g-a.akamaihd.net Do you see it? Now this is a Miao (Hmong) photo. Look at the corner sleeves and you will see a design pattern […]
Native American And Miao (Hmong): Wear This Design Symbol
Here is another example where you can see the Native Americans and Hmong wear this design symbol. Lakota Star by Patricia Lamfers, Best Colorado Quilt: snowcatcher.smugmug.com Miao (Hmong) costume and textiles from Southwest China: Part 1: www.toranatribal.com