What is the Hu PLIG ceremony?

A soul-calling ceremony (hu plig) can be performed by shamans, when the soul has been frightened away, within the community to entice the soul home with chanting and offerings of food.

What is soul-calling Hmong?

Soul-Calling According to Hmong cosmology, the human body is the host for a number of souls. The isolation and separation of one or more of these souls from the body can cause disease, depression and death. Curing rites are therefore referred to as “soul-calling rituals”.

Who is the first Hmong shaman?

Siv Yis
The first shaman was Siv Yis (‘She Yee’): Hmong shamans refer to themselves as “Siv Yis” when they are in spiritual ecstasy. Chiyou (or Txiv Yawg {‘Tsi Yer’}) is worshipped as an ancestral god of the Hmong nation.

How many souls does a Hmong person have?

12 souls
The Hmong believe each person has 12 souls, and one of the common acts perpetrated by evil spirits is to steal one of these souls. A person missing one of the 12 souls will be ill.

Who speaks Karen?

Karen languages, languages spoken in lower Myanmar (Burma) and on the borders of Thailand. The Karen languages are usually divided into three groups: northern (including Taungthu), central (including Bwe and Geba), and southern (including Pwo and Sgaw); only Pwo and Sgaw of the southern group have written forms.

Are Hmong vegetarian?

Hmong people are known for opting to eat steamed, white rice over the ever-popular sticky rice. This is what we had at our cooking course to accompany all the yummy vegetarian dishes we made. Cooking with fire is the main method of cooking in Laos, especially in rural areas.

What is hu plig ceremony?

This health-like ritual is often performed for a family member who is recovering from a sickness. Hu Plig can also be done for someone who has been out of the country and initiated for someone who has not had a Hu Plig ceremony done for them in a while.

What are traditional Hmong ceremonies?

Traditional Hmong ceremonies are a huge aspect of Hmong culture. These ceremonies take place either to celebrate accomplishments, heal the sick or say good-bye to a loved one. Like birthdays, traditional ceremonies occur very often.

How do you prepare for a Hmong funeral?

We prepped for the funeral by making paper boats and flowers, which serve as money in the spiritual world. We burn this money on the day of the burial. Hmonglibrary.com is also a great site to learn more about traditional customs at Hmong funerals.

What is hu plig (calling the soul)?

Hu Plig (calling the soul). This health-like ritual is often performed for a family member who is recovering from a sickness. Hu Plig can also be done for someone who has been out of the country and initiated for someone who has not had a Hu Plig ceremony done for them in a while.