Meet the BEAUTIFUL HMONG PEOPLE! - NO TOURISTS - Mountain Village, Luang Prabang, Laos 2021
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- I rode a motorbike to the mountains just south of Luang Prabang in Laos to find a Hmong village! I got lost on many dirt tracks but finally made it to ban long lao.
Ban long Lao, is a village of just Hmong people. The Hmong are an ethnic group thought to have originated from Mongolia. Little is known of the ancient origin of the Hmong people.
The Hmong people have had a turbulent past. Predominantly living in the jungle to live in peace. They don’t come from any one country and live in Thailand, Laos, China, Myanmar.
They helped the Americans against the communists during America’s “secret war”. They would help soldiers, fight in the jungles to secure safe zones and search and rescue downed American pilots. To the Americans they were heroes that never got their recognition.
America denied any involvement for many years until eventually granting tens of thousands of Hmong refugees. Many Hmong were left in the jungle living in fear once the Americans lost the war.
I go to visit a village that a group of Hmong have inhabited since 1979. They are very welcoming and kind.
I had such a good time here, I could have stayed for the night but decided against it.
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Courtesy of D.C. Everest Area School.
Common Words
English Hmong (Pronunciation)
Name: Npe (bae)
School: Tsev kawm ntawv (chay ger therr)
Education: Kev kawm ntawv (gay ger therr)
Grade: Hoob (hong)
Age: Hnub nyoog (nou nyau)
Me/I: Kuv (goo)
You: Koj (gaw)
Him/Her: Nws (new)
Hello: Nyob Zoo (nyaw zhong)
Who: Leej twg (leng thuu)
What: Dab tsi (da chee)
When: Thaum twg (thow thuu)
Where: Qhov twg (kaw thuu)
Why: Vim li cas (vee lee cha)
Read: Twm ntawv (thuu therr)
Write: Sau ntawv (show therr)
Protagonist: Phab ej (pha ay)
Antagonist: Laib (lie)
Good: Zoo (zhong)
Not good: Tsis zoo (jee shong)
Nice/Kind: Siab zoo (shia zhong)
Bad: Phem (pay)
Mom/Mother: Niam (nia)
Dad/Father: Txiv (zhee)
Son/Boy: Tub (tou/two)
Daughter/Girl: Ntxhais or Maiv (zhy) or (mai)
Teacher: Xibfwb/nais khus (see fuu) or (nai koo)
Read: Twm ntawv (thuu therr)
Like: Nyiam (nyia)
Dislike: Tsis nyiam (jee nhia)
Big/Large: Loj (law)
Small/Little: Me (may)
Alot/Many: Ntau (though)
Few/Less: Tshawg (cherr)
Know: Paub (bao)
Excellent/Great: Zoo heev (zhong hang)
House: Tsev (chay)
Town/City: Zos (zhaw)
Classroom: Hoob qhia ntawv (hong khia therr)
Notebook: Phau ntawv (pow therr)
Pencil: Xaum (so)
Scissor: Txiab (xia)
Bathroom: Chav dej (cha day)
Food: Mov (maw)
Eat: Noj (naw)
Easy: Yooj yim (yong yee)
Hard/difficult: Nyuab (nyoua)
Please: Thov (thaw)
Sick: Mob (maw)
Food/Rice: Mov (maw)
Fruit: Txiv (tzee)
Vegetable: Zaub (zow) rhymes with wow
Gracious/Polite: Paub cai (pow chai)
Respect: Hwm or Hawm (hue or her)
Common Phrases
English Hmong (Pronunciation)
Hello: Nyob zoo (Nyaw zhong)
How are you: Koj nyob li cas (Gaw nyaw lee cha)
I am doing well/good: Kuv nyob zoo (Goo nyaw zhong)
What is your name: Koj lub npe hu li cas (Gaw loo bae who lee cha)
What is his/her name: Nws lub npe hu li cas (New loo bae who lee cha)
My name is: Kuv lub npe yog (Goo loo bae yaw)
Nice to meet you: Zoo siab ntsib koj (Zhong shia jee gaw)
Good-bye: Sib ntsib dua (She jee doua)
Sorry: Thov txim (Thaw zhee)
Thank you: Ua tsaug (Oua jow)
You are welcome: Tsis ua li cas (Jee oua lee cha)
Help me: Pab kuv (Bah goo)
Help him/her: Pab nws (Bah nuu)
I am happy: Kuv zoo siab (Goo zhong shia)
Do/Did you like it: Koj puas nyiam (Kaw boua nhia)
What do you like to do: Koj nyiam ua dab tsi (Kaw nhia oua da chee)
Can you repeat that: Thov koj hais dua (Thaw gaw hi doua)
How come/why: Vim li cas (Vee lee cha)
I don't know: Kuv tsis paub (Goo jee bao)
It is: Yog (Yaw)
It isn't: Tsis yog (Jee yaw)
You are very nice: Koj siab zoo heev (Gaw shia zhong hang)
Where is s/he: Nws nyob qhov twg (New nyaw khaw thuu)
Who are you: Koj yog leej twg (Gaw yaw leng thuu)
Are you okay: Koj puas nyob zoo (Gaw bous naw zhong)
What is this: Qhov no yog dab tsi (Kaw naw yaw dah jee)
Are you sick: Puas yog koj mob (Boua yaw gaw maw)
Where does it hurt: Koj mob qhov twg (Gaw maw kaw thuu)
How does it hurt: Nws mob li cas (New maw lee cha)
What did you eat: Koj noj dab tsi (Gaw naw dah jee)
Why didn't s/he come to school: Ua cas nws tsis tuaj kawm ntawv (Oua cha new jee toua ger ther)
YES!! THANK YOU 🙏 I saw the notification from your comment but couldn’t find it. Thought I was doing something wrong! This is so helpful! I’m going to pin it..
I copied and pasted it on word! Thanks for the Hmong vocab!
How that little boy you gave candy turned around and shared with the little girl without a thought was heart warming
It’s beautiful, he doesn’t have everything but understands the power of sharing. He didn’t even have to think about it.
Honestly, if it were me as a kid, I would have grabbed it and ran off. These kids have good hearts.
You're very my inspiration for being generous, kind, warm hearted person towards Laos people with love and passion...keep up a good work and be safe in Laos.!🙏
Thank you for your kind words 🙏😊
Wow his English was good! What an awesome experience. Kudos for the treats for the kids (and adults, beer lol). Even those little hard candies are a great surprise for kids who probably don't get them very often. I'm really liking your content.
I was honestly so shocked, often Lao people that speak English will sit quietly and see how you talk about them (see if you’re showing respect in English or not). I do it sometimes with Lao people too ahaha
I’m Hmong from the USA 🇺🇸. it’s nice to see your video of Hmong people in Laos. There are actually a lot of Hmong there but they live more out in the rural area where they mostly farm. They are always friendly and welcoming. Say Nyob zoo, pronounced like (gnaw shawng) meaning HI.
It’s really nice to hear you enjoyed it. Means a lot. Thank you for the quick language lesson too! 🙏😊
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Very generous of you to give candy to the kids and support the nice lady selling her goods!
I almost regret not buying the hat but it was just beyond my budget and Molly wouldn’t have let me wear it.
@@Craig_Black haha, you definitely would've rocked the hat look!😆😆 I can't imagine being stuck with no way to make money. I really think people would support you given a chance, knowing your situation and the great content. Hopefully you get a Patreon or something up soon😊
@@LoganAddisMusic I’ve just started one but I’m so bad with technology and apps lol I’ve just made the tiers but I don’t know if the pricing is right for what I’m offering. It feels weird setting up a Patreon 🤣
@@Craig_Black No it's not weird, easily justified given your generosity!
@@Craig_Black you Can also Leave you’re PayPal info , and someone can donate . ☺️
I know you are inundated with comments and this is an old video. Just could not pass this one without saying how important your content is. You are maybe the only person filming these people by just spending honest time with them. Every time I watch your films I learn so much. CZcams is full of influencers selling travel and living “tourist lives”(canned versions of the reality of those locations). Your films are watched by many people, and you probably do understand, but if not, please know how important your messages are, even when not intended. Your voice is rare and I hope you continue with this, realizing the potential you have to make a significant impact for foreign understanding about the people from countries you visit. And maybe the way we might all chose to travel and learn in the future.
I like to see more videos like this, where you goes to the villages or remoted areas and get to know the local and learn about their lives styles. Safe travel Craig 🙏❤
I’d love to make more like this. It’s just the lockdown that’s making this impossible atm. Just you wait until I can get out there! I won’t stop. Haha I hope you’re well Sarina 🙏❤️
@@Craig_BlackI will following every steps you moves lol. Melbourne, Victoria is in the 4th times lockdown, cannot go anywhere too. May you and Molly are well and keep up the good work in lifting up people's spirits 🙏❤❤
This was such a lovely video. Beautiful people in beautiful places X
Thank you 😊
You are an amazing guy man. Good job to show the local to the world
Thanks for your support 😊🙏
Great video of the Hmong people.
Oh love see videos like this. Thanks for sharing. You Thai and Laos is very good. Thanks!
Wonderful hmong people!
it's so shocking to me. they're still living in the old fashioned ways, but yet they have access to everyday technology like smartphones, motorbikes, world web. its like something straight out of a scifi movie. awesome video, thanks for sharing with us it was very enjoyable to watch. God bless!
Yeah I know what you mean. This is something I’ve not really ever understood. I think I’m starting too though. Lao style is don’t fix what’s not broken so they are happy how they live. They have gold and motorbikes and 4x4’s and I’m not sure how but that’s just how it is. I think these big ticket items come from the proceeds of inheritance and dowry although that is merely a conclusion of mine and NOT FACT.
Hi from canada.jus found your vlogs .cool you are a real natural .good info but compassion for the people i really like that .thank you i subscribed and liked all the vlogs i have watched ,hi to your lovely wife .Molly again thank you Craig
Thank you that’s really kind of you 😊 I appreciate your support a lot and welcome to the channel 🙏😊 stay safe Don.
Wow that old lady is very nice to you
I’m going back today to take some rice and money and check if she’s ok.
Hey man I just recently came across your videos. I definitely enjoy your videos with Hmong. Please do more of them and as a suggestion to learn how to say hi and thank you in Hmong. I think it will go a long way.
Hey bro, I have many more plans to visit both other Hmong villages and other ethnic groups.
I’ll do my best 😊
@@Craig_Black sounds good. I’ll be looking out for them.
I like this video 💕
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I love it brother.
Thank you brother 🙏
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That hmong guy speaks very well English 👏
He’s really clever l. Very good English
Hi Craig, you're so kind to lady. You didn't even try to bargain with her price..lol...Stay safe and healthy brother. 😀🇺🇸🇱🇦
I think her only income is from selling textiles and they don’t have any of the falang that they’d economically relied upon. I’m all for bargaining but it felt wrong to do it in this situation.
Sok Dii Der!
@@Craig_Black I agreed.
The man sounded like he has lived abroad by the way he speaks English. Good video
Nice! You can speak some Lao. How cool!
I try aha but I find it hard. 😊🇱🇦
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Really beautiful people in a very special place. ❤️
It was my favourite video to make!
Adorable the way they help each other. They build in one day what it takes us a lifetime to pay off working a dead end job. Our country is so fucked bro. Can really see their sense of community and shows us what we are sorely lacking.
Valuable work bro keep it up!
You hit the nail on the head
You know how to survive in Laos. You even have a Beer Laos in your backpack 🤣🤣 👍 love it.
Haha 🤣🤫
Wow amazing Speak English very Good
Want to be good at English like this brother
Just keep practising 😊
@@Craig_Black thank you bro🙏🏻
Hmong speak a whole diff language from the Laotian ppl, she was so sweet.
She was sooooo sweet! I felt a lot of warmth from her.
I want to go Laos, because I like his life there which is similar to my village. From Indonesian
I can’t wait to go to Indonesia 🇮🇩
Sending my blessings to you and your country 🙏
Great video! It was so wonderful to see the Hmong people of Laos. When you pronounce Hmong, please pronounce it without the letter “h” because the “h” is silent. Thank you!☺️
I’ve never been taught about the Hmong in school, just from reading so I’d never heard it spoken. I realised I was pronouncing it wrong when I got there! I know for the future 😊
Welcome to the channel!
We always will learn something new from each other. Keep up the great work! Thank you for educating others about the Hmong people through your videos. I look forward to seeing more videos about the people of Laos, including all ethnic groups, and the beautiful places of Laos.
@@cindyvang1414 lots of that to come! 😊
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There's so much I did not know about recent history in Indochina. "VIETNAM" by - Max Hastings is a good start. Your Lao language is good!
How long will you be in LPB? Silly question I guess.
sok dii der!
Thanks for the recommendation. I really only know a little bit but the more I interact the more I pick up. I’m not sure how long I’ll be in LP, maybe keep this as a base because it’s very cheap monthly rent here. I’m planning on doing a trip to the Chinese border soon though.
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This is a beautiful video. Thanks. I have been watching your videos for about a month now and I think you are a cool person. Is your name Trey? I think I heard Trey instead of Greg which Jack called you. I apologize if I misspelled it. What is the name of the Hmong village that you went to? I’d like to know because I hope to go there one day when Lao opens to tourists again.
Thank you I really appreciate it. 😊 The name of the village is “Long Lao” so search for “Ban Long Lao”. “Ban” means village if you were wondering.
It’s very close to Kuang Si waterfall near Luang Prabang. This village is open to tours (high season) they are expensive as not many people know how to get to the village. It’s not hard to get to but if you go without a tour, they’d appreciate you buying something (you really don’t have too). It’s just tourism is a big money earner for this village and they have stayed authentic to grow this revenue. 😊
My name is “Craig” but many Lao find it very hard to pronunce “Cr” 🤣
@@Craig_Black thank you for responding. I have been to Kuangsi Falls before. Actually I really want to buy the Blue hat/cap that you held up to show and I believe it is about 200,000 Kip. Thanks again.
By the way Craig, I hope you feel better now because you had to fly to Vientiane to a doctor about your stomach problem on the last vlog
@@liamluangrath5880 I’ve got all the time in the world for supporters of the channel 😊 I wanted to buy it so badly but just didn’t think I could afford it.
I’m planning a few “Subscriber Giveaway’s” where I buy some beautiful Lao items to send out to some subscribers. 😊
@@liamluangrath5880 thank you, I feel a lot better now. I’m just about to film an update video 😊
Did you noticed her design of stichings is snow flakes
Wow I didn’t notice that! Thanks for pointing that out
It’s so funny; When I lived in Shanghai, the people told me that I could spot the Chinese minorities by them wearing funny hats! Hmong were Chinese originally and moved to Laos to escape persecution by the Han!
Wow they’ve had a rough history.. didn’t realise they fled China.
I can't go back to Laos because of Corona....still in Slovakia 😅
You should start a vlog! 😂 I bet people would be interested
@@Craig_Black I will think 🤔
@@saiphouluangvrbvorabouth4242 I’d subscribe 😊
We can do a falang in Lao / Lao in falangland crossover 🤣🤣
@@Craig_Black 😅 👍 good
Tell them to grow weed so when I visit we can kick it lol
All I’m gonna say is that cannabis is indigenous in Southeast Asia and many groups throughout history have been using it as a natural medicine for longer than they can remember. 😉
Truth is Hmong adapt to whatever current place that they are in from China to Thailand to America. Before they got to southeast asia it was not bushcraft houses they became nomadic farmers that were moving 1 side of the mountain to another populating only mountains but were always farmed, each government espically after the war pressured them to change and move off the mountain telling them where to live and build things. The lack of gettting jobs like the national nationalitys citizens they populate they can't buy things like them and usually try to sell they're sewings.
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Saying "mhong" is more polite than saying "mail" which is like saying the "n" word to black people.
I don’t understand the word “Mail”, I’ve not heard that word before
@@Craig_Black Been busy with work, so I got to catch up on all your videos when I have time. The "derogatory" word he is referring to is Meo / Miao, that some Hmong consider offensive. In general, Hmong fall into a cultural and linguistical group called "Miao" in Chinese. Some Hmong people believe that the word Meo / Miao is referring us to cats, which sounds like meow. I don't really find it offensive or anything personally, as Hmong people never really created a better word for our cultural group that we belong to.
@@tomvue148 ah ok that makes more sense now. I always found it funny how meow is the word for cat.
Is it true that Hmong come from Mongolia way back?
@@Craig_Black General answer, no, as there has been no solid evidence to support it. However, some Hmong people may have Mongolian lineages since the Mongol Empire did conquer China centuries ago. However, it unlikely we adapted or assimilated any significant percentage of Mongolian culture or genes in our history. Best ancestral location of what came to be Hmong people would be the middle Yangtze river area and the lower Yellow river area of China. There are only speculations about where we come from originally, but we don't have any proof other than China since most of Hmong history comes from oral tradition.
It’s not H-mong. It just pronounce Hmong, H is silent.
By the way, there are two dialects of Hmong in Laos, so it differs how you pronounce "Hmong," in each. In Hmong White (Hmoob Dawb), there is a subtle "h" sound with the "mong" and there is more of a nasal pronunciation. In Hmong Leng (Moob Leeg), there is no "h" sound, and it is just pronounced "Mong."
Wow thank you for all the information. Really interesting, I may never have known that if you didn’t tell me!
@@Craig_Black Hmong is a very tonal and nasal language, so there are many words that sound similar with slight tones. The French developed the writing system, so that's why it looks weird in English.
@@Craig_Black My parents are Hmong from Luang Prabang.
@@tomvue148 I find tonal languages hard to grasp as it’s not so important in English. Or at least it doesn’t seem so to me.
@@Craig_Black Great video tho and looking forward to seeing more! Note: if you say "huh-mong" then the h sound comes out of your mouth which is wrong. The proper way is just like when you are humming, "hmm." Notice how the h sound comes out of your nose; that's what's meant by a nasal h. Combine that with 'ong' for "Hm-ong." It's just one crisp syllable though. If this is all too difficult then yes, just say Mong but never huh-mong.
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