If you were just like me, where growing up I did not like or took the time to learn and understand about the Hmong culture, to now being a lot older and realizing that the language, customs, and traditions—they were always just there in the background, like family photos you walk past but never really stop to study.

I knew I was Hmong, but I didn’t know what that meant. Then life happened. I went through some personal challenges and experiences which if you have been a long time listener from the beginning till now, you already know what those experiences were. There were moments where I felt lost, disconnected, like I didn’t fully belong anywhere. And for the first time, I found myself wanting to understand where I came from to learning more about the Hmong culture. 

I’m still learning. Still asking. Still discovering. Although I don’t fully understand certain things about the culture, I know that I cannot hate, blame, or see the negativity of it because I rather understand than to make assumptions just because I had bad past experiences. I know a lot of us younger Hmong people do not like what the Hmong culture stand for or the custom ways of doing life such as weddings, divorcing, funerals, and such forth. However, let’s at least take the time to seek the truth and knowledge of the culture. Like I always say, we can agree to disagree, however we shouldn’t hate or be bitter just because the culture may have failed us in certain points in our life. 

So on this episode, I’ve invited a good friend of mine name HanXueyi Vang, who will be my guest on my podcast where we will be talking about his personal experiences of rediscovering his Hmong roots through deep research and personal exploration. From him studying traditional customs, language, and history to connecting with elders and cultural leaders, his growing knowledge sparked a deeper appreciation for the Hmong culture. With this understanding, he has taken steps to give back—whether through cultural education or community advocacy. His story highlights how reconnecting with culture and heritage can inspire meaningful change and strengthen the Hmong community as a whole. So if you are searching to find answers to your questions pertaining to the Hmong culture and don’t know where to start, I highly recommend you to take a listen to this episode because it will give you so much insightful information and knowledge of the culture itself and how you can take the first step to finding those answers. 

*To reach out to Han for additional questions*

Email: vang.leem85@gmail.com

As always, stay love & bless!

❤️Yours Druelee