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Title: what is the view on hmongs from a lao prespective
Post by longhang on 28^th Oct, 2010 at 6:07am

how do lao view hmongs from their prospective in regards to our traditions, practices and culture?

Title: Re: what is the view on hmongs from a lao prespective
Post by Lao Pride Administrator on 28^th Oct, 2010 at 10:34am

We still view Hmong people as ethnic minorities. Hmong hill tribes are different, but some Hmong people who blend in with lowland Lao people may follow Lao beliefs and practices.

Title: Re: what is the view on hmongs from a lao prespective
Post by longhang on 28^th Oct, 2010 at 1:14pm

are there any hmongs in lao politics, hmongs been living in laos since the 1800s, post vietnam war are there any hmong political figures in communist laos? does the hmong hill tribes have equal rights?

Title: Re: what is the view on hmongs from a lao prespective
Post by Lao Pride Administrator on 28^th Oct, 2010 at 11:52pm

There are some Hmongs in Lao politics, and Hmong hill tribes have equal rights.

Title: Re: what is the view on hmongs from a lao prespective
Post by longhang on 29^th Oct, 2010 at 5:20am

Admin Saovaluck wrote on 28^th Oct, 2010 at 11:52pm:

There are some Hmongs in Lao politics, and Hmong hill tribes have equal rights.

which hmong is in communist lao politics?

Title: Re: what is the view on hmongs from a lao prespective
Post by Lao Pride Administrator on 29^th Oct, 2010 at 6:53am

The gentlemen in front with a beer belly is a Hmong. Politics is not my thing so I don't know his name, but a high position, I believe a Governor of Vientiane. There are also some Hmongs with low-key roles in Luang Prabang.

Title: Re: what is the view on hmongs from a lao prespective
Post by BlastSweep on 30^th Oct, 2010 at 10:15pm

They are on our currency:

Title: Re: what is the view on hmongs from a lao prespective
Post by LPDR on 31^st Oct, 2010 at 10:50pm

Laos is a melting pot society. About 45% of Laos population are ethnic minority. Hmong Lao shouldn't have any problem living in Laos unless you're trying to cause problem.

Title: Re: what is the view on hmongs from a lao prespective
Post by longhang on 1^st Nov, 2010 at 1:01pm

any black people in laos?

Title: Re: what is the view on hmongs from a lao prespective
Post by longhang on 1^st Nov, 2010 at 1:03pm

Admin Saovaluck wrote on 29^th Oct, 2010 at 6:53am:

interesting, i didn't know a hmong governor was possible, i thought any hmongs in high positions get murdered haha

Title: Re: what is the view on hmongs from a lao prespective
Post by BlastSweep on 1^st Nov, 2010 at 9:32pm

Longhang, I'm not sure if you realize how backward your misconceptions of Laos are. I strongly suggest you to visit Laos someday, its a very pleasant place to be regardless of your nationality or ethnicity. Yes, I've seen many black tourists in Laos, and I'm pretty sure there's at least a few living there.

Title: Re: what is the view on hmongs from a lao prespective
Post by Lao Pride Administrator on 1^st Nov, 2010 at 9:54pm

Hmong people are featured on Lao currency and also stamps, so obviously we have a high regard for them.

Hmongs are not being killed or murdered in Laos, whether they hold a high position or they are just an ordinary farmer. Many evidence proves that the Hmongs are accepted in Lao society.

Title: Re: what is the view on hmongs from a lao prespective
Post by Lao Democratic on 3^rd Nov, 2010 at 9:20pm

Longhang everywhere we live there is good and bad. There is no perfect system.