1. Hmong Culture and Fashion By: Linda Lo

2. Hmong History and Religion U.S. Government employed CIA. Central Intelligence Agency North Vietnam took over South Vietnam and Laos Abandon with no support, supplies or protection California, Minnesota, Wisconsin and North Carolina Shaman Pa Lor ; Red veil, White shirt and white pants

3. Hmong Skirts and Dialects Hmong Lang/Leeg Navy blue, orange, green, and purple prints. Hmong Dub/Black Black with dark tone colors Hmong Dawb/White White Hmong Ntsuab/Green Red, green, and orange

4. Hmong New Year Laos, Thailand, China and United States St. Paul Minnesota: Prince Charming and Miss Hmong America Ball tossing Wealth; Spiritual & Physical well-being Protection evil spirits

5. Hmong traditional & Modern Wedding Hand tie: blessing Umbrella protect from evil spirits; left open for 3 full days Hmong belts/purse sew with coins Influence: Bride’s white dress represents purity, Groom’s tuxedo

6. Hmong Fashion Ideals of Beauty: no shaving, cutting hair for women, sign of wealth Influence/adapt: American culture, talk and dress Famous Hmong Fashion Designer Kahoua Xiong Modern Fashion