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Hello Andrew. I'm Hmong, and I just want to say thank you for showing such a high level of respect for my people. I want to point out to the audience that what miss Mee said at the end when you asked her what she will do with extra money, the translation is correct. BUT the way miss Mee said it is a phrase our hmong elder often says it. Its almost like looking down on herself :*(. In literal translation, she said, "peb hmoob ruam ruam tsis paub khwv nyaj ne." Meaning, "we hmongs are stupid and don't know how to make money." BUT before anyone comes at me or her, please understand that for us, this is to actually show how humble the elders are--at the same time though, this phrase is to carry our sadness of not having an established country, our sad history of being war torn and separated. In simple term, this is a most humble and sad way to say, "we don't have anything...but we will be okay." Thank you!
Your translation like many Hmong-to-English translators, by Western-born and educated Hmong, is always too literal thus mostly wrong to a fault. True, Hmong are very humble. True, Hmong do not have a historically documented country of and all their own. That said, Hmong definitely do not " looking down " on themselves or am stupid. If this were true, they would have been completely suppressed, overruled, and exterminated by their foreign invaders and conquerors throughout their existence and history. The fact that you are here in the West is testament of not only their bravery, resilience, and survivalist ingenuity but more so their pride (not looking down) to maintain their culture, heritage, and way of life (identity), plus their intellect and perseverance -- favoring democracy over communism. When any Hmong, especially the elders or in this case Miss Mee, says 'ruam' in this context they are not implying or claiming to be stupid. They are in fact talking about education, having the opportunity to learn and be able to read, write, and speak especially a foreign language, to better one's outlook and life in a global more modernized world. They see the world changing around them and know full well that without an education they are merely peasants like their ancestors. And that without an education it is difficult to make a living to earn income or make money. Most if not all Hmong-to-English translators only know the basic literal meaning of spoken Hmong words not their contextual or applied meanings especially in complete phrases like the one so wrongfully translated and just as wrongfully explained by Moon Artist. True, most if not all of you are merely Hmong offsprings thus the lack of insight and intimate knowledge of the language, words, vocabulary, and applied meanings. Ua tsaug.
@@aliasdoe007 Thanks for the grand example of lack of humbleness. You're just a showcase that without humbleness and too much knowledge is the result of someone as yourself. Big words won't change the fact that you have no idea what I'm talking about. All the knowledge of language in the world and you lack the language of humbleness.
@@moonartist4607 You're welcome. Humbleness is not a language. It's simply a word or noun to mean a state of being. Again typical mistranslation and faulty interpretations of Hmong's Western offsprings. It is in fact you that has no idea what you are talking about especially in regards to the Hmong phrase you incorrectly translated or tried to into English in your rant.
@@aliasdoe007 Im not here to argue with your narrowmindedness. You're the only one here taking things way too literally. Educating where its not necessary, as a matter of fact, not educating at all, but just here to showcase pride in your own knowledge that you see as self elevating. People in your personal life must not compliment you enough for you to feel the need to come and showcase it on youtube. I pity you and my conversation ends here with you. Humbleness is in fact the loudest language if only you listen to it with your heart, something in which you obviously lack. Bye.
@@moonartist4607 For someone preaching humbleness yet eludes arrogance is rather hypocritical and amusing. Again typical of Hmong's Western offsprings. Ruam ces zoo li no tiag.
I'm glad you asked how often they eat certain items on their menu. A lot of times when these smaller villages have outsiders as guests to their dinners they'll do their best to bring more dishes or the seasonal or rarer dishes to the table
At 18:25 the old lady literally says “We are kinda dumb and don’t know how to make money”, The translator just made up some stuff about buying extra meat and oil lmao
I think they might’ve cut the video weirdly because if you notice, the older lady does answer similarly to what the younger lady was translating, just kind of out of order.
the HMong girl speaks English with such an amazing level despite living in an area with limited access to social media and learning resources. My huge respect!!!
@@BrianOdong They’re Vietnamese I don’t think they’re assuming 😂 And a ton of foreign people learn English from the internet, so yes it can be English school.
I love the way you showcased how resilient and hard working Hmong people are. And it’s so true how we always move to the unlivable places on earth and learn to live off the land making the land more resourceful and livable (example: French Guiana and all of Southeast Asia). You definitely done your research and shined an impressive light on Hmong History.
Even as a Hmong American and I still may not know much about my culture yet, I'm gladly appreciated to see Hmong people on this show from half way across the world! Thank you for the video!!!
The amount of respect you guys have shown in this video is incredible. Thank you for opening up their lives and culture to the world. Very heartwarming series, thank you.
@@truman5838 Exactly! if he was that scared, then he shouldn't have gone but he CHOSE to chase money knowing that the video would be a good content. If he can't go with an opened mind then stick to the easy video contents such as restaurant foods.
Coolest channel. This dude goes everywhere and jumps in with the locals. He stays clear of the tourists districts and gets down deep with the common folk. AMAZIN!!!!
I agree. Sonny and Andrew and friends dive deep into all aspects aswell like work, prep, drink, eat and living amongst the locals. I really appreciate Sonny's humour 🔥
I really hoped Mee would be gifted with a plough machine or funds to start her own shop, when she was asked what she wanted most. I was saddened when this wasn’t the case. God bless these people and give them the dignity and prosperity they deserve. Xx
I don't know about "Illegal" but it is an amazing channel. We're able to have this channel because the Food Network dropped Sonny's show after a year! Thanks FN. 💯💯😎💜
I was so weak when ya start pounding the sticky rice. The ladies was like.. "why don't ya go on the other side? You almost hit me." In hmong. LOL! Usually when pounding the sticky rice, you stay across from each other.
I am thankful for someone to show Hmong culture mostly of food, I often remember how my mom prepare food. When I watch these videos its a painful reminder that I didn't learn from my mom only bits and pieces of it. Mostly hmong culture foods are made of mother's love and things that are grown from our own gardens because the mother would often tend the fields, take care of children and among other things. Im glad to stumble upon this video really. I hear from my dad and mom that they want to go back to Laos one day.
Internet does wonder! Especially when we learn that many cultures exist with beautiful stories hidden. Those seem kinda out of our reach but literally just a fingertip away now.
@@cuttysperm I completely agree! It's just sad because, specifically in the USA, people don't know that the Hmong exist unless they're from certain parts of California, Minnesota, or Wisconsin. And because they don't know that we exist, they don't know to look for us. The US government, as it has for countless other communities and groups, erased us from their history completely embarrassed by what they did to us.
@@nateplayz3386 Racism never faded in some lineages for sure. They always thought they are supreme. I'd say money is a real culprit here though. 😪 I do realize this when I start travelling, saw many that truly open my eyes. 🤓. Be proud of whoever we are, whenever and wherever. 👍
@@nateplayz3386 Yes. USA promised Hmong people food stamps for life. Probably didn't honor it. A Hmong family saved almost 30K in food stamps and actually tried to buy a vehicle. Where I live Hmong people are honored and recognized in a better and more proper way as veterans of war.
I live in Sacramento where there’s a lot of Hmong that live here alone with Laos and mien as well. The Hmong have an unfortunate and complicated history. Despite the hardships they’ve had to face over the hundreds of years they’ve managed to still survive and thrive. Shout out to all my Hmong friends! Great people.
I really appreciate this channel for expanding people’s horizon about different food and cuisines. People living in the wealthy societies will never bump into food shortage issues and have to deal with harsh living conditions. In poor regions people need find whatever to eat as a means to survive and got criticized and stigmatized for what they ate.
That happens a lot in rural America too. Especially during the great depression. People lived out of a swamp and Townes shamed them for it. ( gaters turtle snake rats are not common food in USA unless your dirt poor and the grocery is the swamp/ woods outside the back door)
@@cynthiarothrock4255 Correction: happened. At this point they have access to all the resources they need not to mention decent living conditions. Let's not act as if it is this bad in America
@@jxstfilz welcome to public housing where THE BUILDING IM LIVING IN DOES NOT MEET STATE BUILDING CODE AND WE HAVE HOMELESS THAT ARE IMPORTED BY THE MAYOR WITHOUT HOUSING OR JOBS OR ENOUGH FOOD. PLUS LACK OF MEDICAL CARE. The I.U. students get the red and gold carpet and the Townes gets the gutter with sewage.
@@jxstfilzit can be anywhere in the world. Food insecurity is a real thing for a minority of people throughout Europe, America and other wealthy countries .
I’m learning so many new things , it’s amazing that Hmong people have managed to develop and adapt with the resources around them (I’d like to try those purple rice cakes one day)
Wow! As a Hmong person, I am glad that other people know about our ethnicity. Usually it’s always Japanese, Vietnamese, Chinese, the more known Asian ethnicities. I personally wouldn’t eat some of these things but it is still appreciated that he tried it and respected the different ways of cooking. 😊
That's probably because Chinese, Vietnames, and Japanese each have their own countries named after them. People know the Thai, the Cambodians, the Malaysians, but few people know about the Hmong, the Bai, the Hakka, and many of the other minority groups that don't have their own nation state.
4:18 Hello! I am a vietnamese person here! I lived in vietnam for almost 10 years. (I moved to the US) I wanted to say how this video make me realize the different cultures even in near places! But i was surprised they have the same word that we have even though it's a completely different food! so cool
Definitely love these series as a Hmong American born and raised in the states. Series like these educate others and brings more awareness to our culture. Thank you for that. ❤️
In high school I had a friend by the name Liz. That was her English name. She told me her actual Hmong name but unfortunately I forget. Anyways... I can remember for some event we had at school she would wear her traditional Hmong dress. It was beautiful. She would also often tell stories about the traditional foods they would eat especially around certain Hmong holidays. It was so fascinating to me!
How interesting how the Hmong people in Vietnam is living. The blood in the eyes and blood shot is rather new to me. I have never heard of that. Just to clarify this, not all Hmong people practice this. It must be just that clan. Thanks for sharing!
As a hmong American for 33yrs, i have never heard of such practice or stories of such. It is just their clan in their region or country, not anywhere else on earth. Lol. It's ridiculous.
I'm Hmong as well and never have I heard anything about this. But yeah it could just be for their clan. But me personally I don't think I would want to put any animal's blood in my eyes. But they do what they wanna do lol
Thank you for this amazing and entertaining video of the Hmong people of Vietnam. Through food we can learn so much about other cultures in a limited amount of time.
as a American born Hmong dude It's so interesting to see Hmong people in this scenery, its like what my grandparents tell me about their stories in the mountain's of Thailand
5:48 That guy: "what's going on in here?" That woman: "it's a jungle rat" That guy: "oh jungle rats.. jungle rats.. and what's this for?" That guy mind: "i hope it's not what i think it is, you better no-" That woman: "for eating ^-^" That guy: "oh for eating" That guy mind: "ah shit here we go again.." Love that scene lmao
My parents said my grandma was always the strongest and best at making those rice cakes back then. If only she was still around today for me to show her this awesome video.
Why they are not? Government cares about them. Children go to school without any payment, have free meals, shelters..and a lot of privileged policies to help them.
18:08 it's funny how the translator lady and family peacefully concentrates on the delicious dishes not bothered at all while Sonny and Andrew are on a ted talk about the food😂😂
As a 1st generation Hmong American, I am grateful for my parents and grandparents who have taught me these life skills on surviving. I am so happy to see these videos.
I am so proud to be half Hmong. My grandma used to make homemade Mochi for me as a child to snack on as went I played with my cousins at family gatherings. I am so thankful and happy you continue to share our culture with the world! 💕
my grandparents and my mother always talk about their lives in Vietnam. They say it was very hard and i can see that more clearly now. Also seeing the rice cakes gave me mad flashbacks to when i used to make those with my grandma!! It was everyone’s favorite in the house 💕
The ladies in the beginning were so lovely. They seemed awkward at first but the good camaraderie during the competition broke the ice. Loved how they all were having so much fun at the end, even the people watching from the sides.
My wife is white Hmong, we live in Laos. The Hmong are really good people and are content with there life even when they have very little. love my family big shout out to the Hmong all around the world
@@jvvalencia861 We, the Hmong, 6000 yrs ago lived in Northeastern China long before the Han Chinese. I belong to the Flower Hmong. Our color of skin look the same. The difference is that you prefer to wear black color of clothes, I like to wear flower clothes, She prefer to wear white color of clothes.
I remember a couple years ago you had only around 100k subscribers and you were doing the tour mostly by yourself. It was amazing back then already and I was thinking why didn't you have more subscribers. Look at you now with 6.9 M subscribers, I'm so happy for you. You treat every culture with respect and try every food as much as you can. You've got what you deserve sir! Cheers!
I remember back then too, I always knew this channel had to blow up. I just love the way heis so open and friendly to the people he visits, he puts them at ease and it makes for better viewing.
This is actually the most refreshing video i’ve seen since the pandemic yeara. Great editing/photography of the nature of the outside world and fresh ideas from different cultures. Thanks! 😮
Wouldn’t be surprised if he’s met Hmong people before! He is from Minnesota after all! We are everywhere lol, super excited to see our culture being showcased! :)
Although... Most Minnesota Hmong are "White" Hmong. Tbh, as a 3rd/4th Generation American Born Hmong, I have NEVER heard of Black/White/Flower Hmong. Knew of clans, but never like.... KINDS XD. Parents never really bothered to tell me that apparently lol. Although I sorta heard of Flower Hmong before I should say.
18:57 nice message for this video. They are the types of people which will survive any pandemic or crisis. They been suffered many hard times and they're strong. 👍👍👍
Thank you for doing this! I am a Hmong American and so very little people know about us. I kid you not! I’ve had people ask me so many times, “What is Hmong?” This is lovely what you’re doing. Not just for the Hmong community but ALL communities you’ve visited. Watching you travel around the world and speak about the food (which many people can connect through) and sometimes brief histories is so amazing. Thank you.
Was laughing so hard because she was telling Sonny to go “stand over there!” Traditionally, when pounding the sticky rice, the pair stands across each other and not next to each other. 😂
she straight up said. "hmong are dumb and dont know how to make money" and then "if i had money i would buy meat" lol im sure the gist of it was what they translated it to but it was funny.
@@myang0420 Mine was a "literal" translation. If I were gonna translate it, I would say she spoke to the lack of resources to which they can generate income in that area. I believe we are some of the most resourceful people on earth.
I know there’s certain areas in Vietnam that have practices that would be considered strange or disturbing to Vietnamese people in the cities. So I assume it’s the same in this case. It’s not safe to assume that just because some Hmong people might practice putting blood in their eyes that it is a common practice in the greater population of Hmong people.
she was just answering them questioning if it's a general Hmong practice, just to Vietnamese Hmongs or just Hmongs in this village. And it's definitely not a tradition. It's just something these Hmong people here do.
The Hmong people and their culture are so beautiful. This is one of my favorite episodes now. (Not to be Negatron, but I hope the kids don't get any parasite or virus from the rat's blood they put into their eyes).
Many people who live in the countryside or isolated from civilization do things by ASSUMPTION and NOT by logical research which at times can lead to danger circumstances.
It's not standard, Like he said it's not a widespread practice. Since Hmong people aren't widely connected with each other, they all follow a different version/ type of tradition. It varies depending on the village and family. Heck, my entire tree line didn't do this. surprised me too. Want something interesting. Listen to their folk tales (a lot scarier in Hmong dialect).
This is way more than a food review show now. I’ve been watching you before you even had 1m subs and I’ve always been a silent watcher. I just wanted to tell you how much I appreciate your videos and your sense of humour!
They're moles bro lol literally living in darkness, they used the blood in the girls eye cause the moles see in the dark or whatever. I was so confused when I saw that the rat was a mole
@@melissadunton3534 that's not the case In the US/UK or any other 1st world country. Rat means rat. Rodent means rodent. They're not interchangeable lol
I love how you communicate with people you come in contact with. When y'all went rodent hunting. The guy said, "This hole doesn't have one but the other hole did." And you caught on quick that the hole was empty. I enjoyed watching this.
Its actually crazy bcuz like Hmong tribe my ancestors also migrated from china to Northeast,India..its no surprise their livestyles, culture and looks are pretty much similar with my tribe❤️
Yes that was surprising to me. I'm Hmonf but I've never seen or heard of that prabefore. Could be that village only. Sometime when you're very poor you turned to beliefs.
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@@moustachemanliker6061 damn
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Hello Andrew. I'm Hmong, and I just want to say thank you for showing such a high level of respect for my people. I want to point out to the audience that what miss Mee said at the end when you asked her what she will do with extra money, the translation is correct. BUT the way miss Mee said it is a phrase our hmong elder often says it. Its almost like looking down on herself :*(. In literal translation, she said, "peb hmoob ruam ruam tsis paub khwv nyaj ne." Meaning, "we hmongs are stupid and don't know how to make money." BUT before anyone comes at me or her, please understand that for us, this is to actually show how humble the elders are--at the same time though, this phrase is to carry our sadness of not having an established country, our sad history of being war torn and separated. In simple term, this is a most humble and sad way to say, "we don't have anything...but we will be okay."
Thank you!
Your translation like many Hmong-to-English translators, by Western-born and educated Hmong, is always too literal thus mostly wrong to a fault. True, Hmong are very humble. True, Hmong do not have a historically documented country of and all their own. That said, Hmong definitely do not " looking down " on themselves or am stupid. If this were true, they would have been completely suppressed, overruled, and exterminated by their foreign invaders and conquerors throughout their existence and history. The fact that you are here in the West is testament of not only their bravery, resilience, and survivalist ingenuity but more so their pride (not looking down) to maintain their culture, heritage, and way of life (identity), plus their intellect and perseverance -- favoring democracy over communism.
When any Hmong, especially the elders or in this case Miss Mee, says 'ruam' in this context they are not implying or claiming to be stupid. They are in fact talking about education, having the opportunity to learn and be able to read, write, and speak especially a foreign language, to better one's outlook and life in a global more modernized world. They see the world changing around them and know full well that without an education they are merely peasants like their ancestors. And that without an education it is difficult to make a living to earn income or make money. Most if not all Hmong-to-English translators only know the basic literal meaning of spoken Hmong words not their contextual or applied meanings especially in complete phrases like the one so wrongfully translated and just as wrongfully explained by Moon Artist. True, most if not all of you are merely Hmong offsprings thus the lack of insight and intimate knowledge of the language, words, vocabulary, and applied meanings. Ua tsaug.
@@aliasdoe007 Thanks for the grand example of lack of humbleness. You're just a showcase that without humbleness and too much knowledge is the result of someone as yourself. Big words won't change the fact that you have no idea what I'm talking about. All the knowledge of language in the world and you lack the language of humbleness.
@@moonartist4607 You're welcome. Humbleness is not a language. It's simply a word or noun to mean a state of being. Again typical mistranslation and faulty interpretations of Hmong's Western offsprings.
It is in fact you that has no idea what you are talking about especially in regards to the Hmong phrase you incorrectly translated or tried to into English in your rant.
@@aliasdoe007 Im not here to argue with your narrowmindedness. You're the only one here taking things way too literally. Educating where its not necessary, as a matter of fact, not educating at all, but just here to showcase pride in your own knowledge that you see as self elevating. People in your personal life must not compliment you enough for you to feel the need to come and showcase it on youtube. I pity you and my conversation ends here with you. Humbleness is in fact the loudest language if only you listen to it with your heart, something in which you obviously lack. Bye.
@@moonartist4607 For someone preaching humbleness yet eludes arrogance is rather hypocritical and amusing. Again typical of Hmong's Western offsprings. Ruam ces zoo li no tiag.
Confidence is not walking into a room thinking you’re better than everyone, its walking into a room not comparing yourself to anyone at all.
Awesome ty
Is confidence going into a country that can't provide running water to it's entire population and comparing itself to first world nations?
Me: Hello Peasants, where's my wenchs !?!?!
@Data Fix Hah! Nice Anti Hero. xD
Well said
When she said her name is "me" i remembered the scene in rush hour you are mi and i am yu haha😂
😂🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣😂😂
Vietnamese names also have Du (you) and My (me). So hope they won't introduce themselves to each other in English
haha
I'm hmong and when he asked for her name, I commented "what are the odds it's Me" and behold rush hour moment 🤣
Carter 😄😄😄😄
I'm glad you asked how often they eat certain items on their menu. A lot of times when these smaller villages have outsiders as guests to their dinners they'll do their best to bring more dishes or the seasonal or rarer dishes to the table
“stop your assumptions internet” I love that
That’s true I only eat dog once a year. NOT everyday.
@@Somechonchon this a joke?
@@Somechonchon say sike right now
@@spellstunseedbackwards902 Sike, it's more like every special occasion.
@@spellstunseedbackwards902 No, he telling the truth, you guy geting used to it.
At 18:25 the old lady literally says “We are kinda dumb and don’t know how to make money”, The translator just made up some stuff about buying extra meat and oil lmao
Lamo😅😂, Been called stupid a lot of times in Hmong so I totally knew what she said
I think they might’ve cut the video weirdly because if you notice, the older lady does answer similarly to what the younger lady was translating, just kind of out of order.
@@Nixiôn.1 Tbh, I can relate!
@@Nixiôn.1 same lol
Took me some time to realize you said money not monkey
the HMong girl speaks English with such an amazing level despite living in an area with limited access to social media and learning resources. My huge respect!!!
is social media english school? and why do u think they have limited resources
LMAAAAAAAAAOOO GIRL
Stop your assumptions internet
@@BrianOdong They’re Vietnamese I don’t think they’re assuming 😂 And a ton of foreign people learn English from the internet, so yes it can be English school.
I didn't grew up with internet at home, yet I know how to speak English. She went to school 😂
Can we take a second to appreciate how beautiful their traditional clothes are.
Every night when I'm hungry..I come here. It's not helping...
Then cook
Gotcha..found you again😂😂😂
Why are you here, bish u stalkin me or somethin
Oh
Bahahahah
I love the way you showcased how resilient and hard working Hmong people are. And it’s so true how we always move to the unlivable places on earth and learn to live off the land making the land more resourceful and livable (example: French Guiana and all of Southeast Asia). You definitely done your research and shined an impressive light on Hmong History.
I agree! Like in the Cali mountains and Oklahoma country side too!
Wow, you guys are impressive
I learned so much about the history of my contry from this channel
With all due respect, Southeast Asia has very fertile land.
@@GplusGains I agree, but Hmong ppl. usually migrate to the rural areas, like the mountains and places where the native wouldn’t usually live.
Even as a Hmong American and I still may not know much about my culture yet, I'm gladly appreciated to see Hmong people on this show from half way across the world! Thank you for the video!!!
The amount of respect you guys have shown in this video is incredible. Thank you for opening up their lives and culture to the world. Very heartwarming series, thank you.
"... naturally dyed. And we're about to naturally die in a second."
Can't say i didn't chuckle
hahaha i lost it
Simple minds are easily amused.
I thought it was rude and disrespectful.
@@truman5838 oh cheer up mate
@@truman5838 Exactly! if he was that scared, then he shouldn't have gone but he CHOSE to chase money knowing that the video would be a good content. If he can't go with an opened mind then stick to the easy video contents such as restaurant foods.
I think he was talking about the pounding
I like how this dude doesn't just go to other Countries just for food, he goes full throttle into other cultures and actually takes the time to learn.
The thumbnail is very disrespectful.
@rippydodoonokmuno tf it aint 😂
Coolest channel. This dude goes everywhere and jumps in with the locals. He stays clear of the tourists districts and gets down deep with the common folk. AMAZIN!!!!
@Robert Arnold Thankies I'll check em out
Stay safe y'all 💕👋🏽
I agree. Sonny and Andrew and friends dive deep into all aspects aswell like work, prep, drink, eat and living amongst the locals. I really appreciate Sonny's humour 🔥
True he is a great guy
Exactly the way I feel when I travel too. I see no point hanging out with ex-pats.
no body want to see tourist tho this is more interesting and unique
I really hoped Mee would be gifted with a plough machine or funds to start her own shop, when she was asked what she wanted most. I was saddened when this wasn’t the case. God bless these people and give them the dignity and prosperity they deserve. Xx
It feels illegal watching this for free.
I love this channel.
support sonny on patreon. only $5 a month.
It's not free for me
I don't know about "Illegal" but it is an amazing channel. We're able to have this channel because the Food Network dropped Sonny's show after a year! Thanks FN. 💯💯😎💜
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I was so weak when ya start pounding the sticky rice. The ladies was like.. "why don't ya go on the other side? You almost hit me." In hmong. LOL! Usually when pounding the sticky rice, you stay across from each other.
I’m glad someone translated in dead lol 💀
I'm surprised noones commented on how they want to pound your sticky rice ijs 🤣💀🤦🏿♂️🤟🏿
@@j.r09160 simping hard smdh
@@JohnDavis-uc1ic I dont think you know how to read
@@BuzziConCtr dont beg me, I like it too much
For the 1st time I can actually understand someone. I’m Hmong American and I’m so proud to see this.
Ikr
It's because they're living properly. We've lost our way in the US.
Me 2
@@gregwebster8784 We really have . True words.
Sry if this is random but are you a weeb?
I am thankful for someone to show Hmong culture mostly of food, I often remember how my mom prepare food. When I watch these videos its a painful reminder that I didn't learn from my mom only bits and pieces of it. Mostly hmong culture foods are made of mother's love and things that are grown from our own gardens because the mother would often tend the fields, take care of children and among other things. Im glad to stumble upon this video really. I hear from my dad and mom that they want to go back to Laos one day.
Wait, someone is actually acknowledging and talking about the Hmong? This makes me so happy, I don't know how to react
Sameeee!
Internet does wonder!
Especially when we learn that many cultures exist with beautiful stories hidden. Those seem kinda out of our reach but literally just a fingertip away now.
@@cuttysperm I completely agree! It's just sad because, specifically in the USA, people don't know that the Hmong exist unless they're from certain parts of California, Minnesota, or Wisconsin. And because they don't know that we exist, they don't know to look for us. The US government, as it has for countless other communities and groups, erased us from their history completely embarrassed by what they did to us.
@@nateplayz3386 Racism never faded in some lineages for sure. They always thought they are supreme.
I'd say money is a real culprit here though. 😪
I do realize this when I start travelling, saw many that truly open my eyes. 🤓. Be proud of whoever we are, whenever and wherever. 👍
@@nateplayz3386 Yes. USA promised Hmong people food stamps for life. Probably didn't honor it. A Hmong family saved almost 30K in food stamps and actually tried to buy a vehicle. Where I live Hmong people are honored and recognized in a better and more proper way as veterans of war.
I live in Sacramento where there’s a lot of Hmong that live here alone with Laos and mien as well. The Hmong have an unfortunate and complicated history. Despite the hardships they’ve had to face over the hundreds of years they’ve managed to still survive and thrive. Shout out to all my Hmong friends! Great people.
I really appreciate this channel for expanding people’s horizon about different food and cuisines. People living in the wealthy societies will never bump into food shortage issues and have to deal with harsh living conditions. In poor regions people need find whatever to eat as a means to survive and got criticized and stigmatized for what they ate.
That happens a lot in rural America too. Especially during the great depression. People lived out of a swamp and Townes shamed them for it. ( gaters turtle snake rats are not common food in USA unless your dirt poor and the grocery is the swamp/ woods outside the back door)
@@cynthiarothrock4255 Correction: happened. At this point they have access to all the resources they need not to mention decent living conditions. Let's not act as if it is this bad in America
@@jxstfilz welcome to public housing where THE BUILDING IM LIVING IN DOES NOT MEET STATE BUILDING CODE AND WE HAVE HOMELESS THAT ARE IMPORTED BY THE MAYOR WITHOUT HOUSING OR JOBS OR ENOUGH FOOD. PLUS LACK OF MEDICAL CARE. The I.U. students get the red and gold carpet and the Townes gets the gutter with sewage.
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@@jxstfilzit can be anywhere in the world. Food insecurity is a real thing for a minority of people throughout Europe, America and other wealthy countries .
I’m learning so many new things
, it’s amazing that Hmong people have managed to develop and adapt with the resources around them
(I’d like to try those purple rice cakes one day)
It's so awesome to see my Hmong people be featured! I'm a Hmong American. Thank you!!
@umar b dude. 😂😂😂
I saw Hmong in Thailand and Laos. Are there Hmong all across South East Asia? I love their clothes.
@umar b Nope I think it's only them. I'd say go see a optometrist asap.
@umar b Not all Hmongs practice this. I'm from the USA. We don't do this.
Me too!❤️🙌🙌
Wow! As a Hmong person, I am glad that other people know about our ethnicity. Usually it’s always Japanese, Vietnamese, Chinese, the more known Asian ethnicities. I personally wouldn’t eat some of these things but it is still appreciated that he tried it and respected the different ways of cooking. 😊
Are you staying in the USA
HmongS is a huge number of nation
That's probably because Chinese, Vietnames, and Japanese each have their own countries named after them. People know the Thai, the Cambodians, the Malaysians, but few people know about the Hmong, the Bai, the Hakka, and many of the other minority groups that don't have their own nation state.
Hmong Us
@Bingo # 😂😂😂
The smiles of these Hmong people make my heart smile. What lovely people!💚
@sensei-suu So... like every other human? Lmfao
@sensei-suu hmm no wonder my Hmong friends were all good at dodgeball
@@socratesphilo6432 you acted like we’re some breed
4:18 Hello! I am a vietnamese person here! I lived in vietnam for almost 10 years. (I moved to the US) I wanted to say how this video make me realize the different cultures even in near places! But i was surprised they have the same word that we have even though it's a completely different food! so cool
Definitely love these series as a Hmong American born and raised in the states. Series like these educate others and brings more awareness to our culture. Thank you for that. ❤️
Which are you, white Hmong or black Hmong, haha
@@shaunherbert7186 honestly they the same shit but different honestly I don’t know how to put it?
In high school I had a friend by the name Liz. That was her English name. She told me her actual Hmong name but unfortunately I forget. Anyways... I can remember for some event we had at school she would wear her traditional Hmong dress. It was beautiful. She would also often tell stories about the traditional foods they would eat especially around certain Hmong holidays. It was so fascinating to me!
How interesting how the Hmong people in Vietnam is living. The blood in the eyes and blood shot is rather new to me. I have never heard of that. Just to clarify this, not all Hmong people practice this. It must be just that clan. Thanks for sharing!
As a hmong American for 33yrs, i have never heard of such practice or stories of such. It is just their clan in their region or country, not anywhere else on earth. Lol. It's ridiculous.
@@anilavanilla im Vietnamese.. And thats kinda weird..
True
I'm Hmong as well and never have I heard anything about this. But yeah it could just be for their clan. But me personally I don't think I would want to put any animal's blood in my eyes. But they do what they wanna do lol
Good to know it’s an isolated practice, it’s very weird (using that term lightly) and honestly I feel sorry for that child.
Thank you for this amazing and entertaining video of the Hmong people of Vietnam. Through food we can learn so much about other cultures in a limited amount of time.
as a American born Hmong dude It's so interesting to see Hmong people in this scenery, its like what my grandparents tell me about their stories in the mountain's of Thailand
You must have grown up listening to a lot of cool tales.
@@notafailure2138 yeah I've heard a lot from daily life on the mountains, to little ghost stories they would tell me for fun.
I’ve visited a Hmong village in Northern Thailand. It was one of the most beautiful places I’ve ever been.
5:48
That guy: "what's going on in here?"
That woman: "it's a jungle rat"
That guy: "oh jungle rats.. jungle rats.. and what's this for?"
That guy mind: "i hope it's not what i think it is, you better no-"
That woman: "for eating ^-^"
That guy: "oh for eating"
That guy mind: "ah shit here we go again.."
Love that scene lmao
What did that guy think it was for?
His name is Sonny lol
My parents said my grandma was always the strongest and best at making those rice cakes back then. If only she was still around today for me to show her this awesome video.
As someone of part asian(mongolian)descent I appreciate you opening people's eyes to different people and traditions
Mongolian traditions are wayyyy diffrent.
Actual Mongols or you just using a outdated term for the asian race?
My eyes automatically watered when that kid had blood dropped in to hers eyes
I'm Hmong and I've seen a Hmong man drink fresh goat blood because it "helps their back pain" lol
When I see they cut the bamboo rat neck my soul almost went out
Me to
@@lynix9066 I didn’t notice that!
@@angelicarivas7966 🙈🙈🙈
As a Hmong relative I'm glad the Hmong people are still thriving after the horrible wars
It make me wonder how humans even survive after so many wars and weird medications
@@gklb_2xx7 I wonder the same.
@@gklb_2xx7 Like he said, they have adapted.
Why they are not? Government cares about them. Children go to school without any payment, have free meals, shelters..and a lot of privileged policies to help them.
Why are they called black Hmongs..?
We really need you and Andrew to do more of this episode. Really appreciated it guys
Six more coming!
@@BestEverFoodReviewShow Noice
Andrew is probably the only co host who consistently outwit sonny
They read the comments cool!
This video makes me proud to be Hmong. Not a lot of people know what Hmong is. Glad to see we made it to yours video.
This is really the best ever food review show...always entertaining.. Blessings
18:08 it's funny how the translator lady and family peacefully concentrates on the delicious dishes not bothered at all while Sonny and Andrew are on a ted talk about the food😂😂
I’m Hmong American and I’m so happy to see my Hmong people being featured so Thank you!!
@GVD 203 lô
OMG TOBIRAMAA
As a 1st generation Hmong American, I am grateful for my parents and grandparents who have taught me these life skills on surviving. I am so happy to see these videos.
I am so proud to be half Hmong. My grandma used to make homemade Mochi for me as a child to snack on as went I played with my cousins at family gatherings. I am so thankful and happy you continue to share our culture with the world! 💕
😍
That's so awesome that you're following tradition.
@@ZecaNieto and I disown you as a Hmong brother
Bootiful.
@@ZecaNieto and u
Not gonna lie but this channel deserves to be on netflix 😭✊🏼
no 100%
my grandparents and my mother always talk about their lives in Vietnam. They say it was very hard and i can see that more clearly now. Also seeing the rice cakes gave me mad flashbacks to when i used to make those with my grandma!! It was everyone’s favorite in the house 💕
The ladies in the beginning were so lovely. They seemed awkward at first but the good camaraderie during the competition broke the ice. Loved how they all were having so much fun at the end, even the people watching from the sides.
My wife is white Hmong, we live in Laos. The Hmong are really good people and are content with there life even when they have very little. love my family big shout out to the Hmong all around the world
If you don’t mind me asking, what is the difference between black and white Hmong people? Is it literally their skin color?
@@jvvalencia861 We, the Hmong, 6000 yrs ago lived in Northeastern China long before the Han Chinese. I belong to the Flower Hmong. Our color of skin look the same. The difference is that you prefer to wear black color of clothes, I like to wear flower clothes, She prefer to wear white color of clothes.
ua-cam.com/video/2DP_KT-_GE0/v-deo.html Here I belong to this beautiful outfits. The Flower Hmong Clothes, as you don't mind.
@@jvvalencia861 the clothing and the dialect
@@jvvalencia861 color of clothes
I remember a couple years ago you had only around 100k subscribers and you were doing the tour mostly by yourself. It was amazing back then already and I was thinking why didn't you have more subscribers. Look at you now with 6.9 M subscribers, I'm so happy for you. You treat every culture with respect and try every food as much as you can. You've got what you deserve sir! Cheers!
I remember back then too, I always knew this channel had to blow up. I just love the way heis so open and friendly to the people he visits, he puts them at ease and it makes for better viewing.
Now he has 8.37M subscribers now. Guess he blows up real quick
@@eifleefjn80029.71 now
Did you guys click on the description? Theres recipes for snake omelette, gastric rat soup and everything they had in the vid lol
Did Everytyme
Ohhh just noticed
Im shook
Thanks...I'll never use these recipes but good to know.
haha its really there :D
This is actually the most refreshing video i’ve seen since the pandemic yeara. Great editing/photography of the nature of the outside world and fresh ideas from different cultures. Thanks! 😮
Wouldn’t be surprised if he’s met Hmong people before! He is from Minnesota after all! We are everywhere lol, super excited to see our culture being showcased! :)
That is so, true.
Although... Most Minnesota Hmong are "White" Hmong. Tbh, as a 3rd/4th Generation American Born Hmong, I have NEVER heard of Black/White/Flower Hmong. Knew of clans, but never like.... KINDS XD. Parents never really bothered to tell me that apparently lol. Although I sorta heard of Flower Hmong before I should say.
@@Kogasengaha_Hishoshi yeah I agree! I had no idea there were Black or Flower Hmong at all!
@@kingstenvang8417
Hmoob peg, hmoob si, hmoob dawb, hmoob paj, hmoob txaij, hmoob dub, hmoob pua, hmoob liab, hmoob leej, hmoob Nstuab, and the list goes. ..
As an asian descendent, I apreciate you guys showing to the world the asian cultures without introducing any bias and prejudice. Good video :)
ok but like, those rats are so adorable and fluffy. morbid but the way he just helplessly hung from the string in the dude’s hand was adorable😂
I would legit die from starvation because I wouldn't be able to kill it 😭😩😂😂
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Not trying to be weird, I get survival, but it made me sad 😢 lol
It was hanging there life “wtf is life ?“
18:57 nice message for this video. They are the types of people which will survive any pandemic or crisis. They been suffered many hard times and they're strong. 👍👍👍
Never expected to see “HMONG” in any title wow! Being Hmong myself it’s really cool to see!
We have a dance cover with Hmong outfit ua-cam.com/video/yQ9NC1ugO7A/v-deo.html
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Thank you for doing this! I am a Hmong American and so very little people know about us. I kid you not! I’ve had people ask me so many times, “What is Hmong?” This is lovely what you’re doing. Not just for the Hmong community but ALL communities you’ve visited. Watching you travel around the world and speak about the food (which many people can connect through) and sometimes brief histories is so amazing. Thank you.
Seriously only Mark Weins and Sonny's contents are keeping me alive during this pandemic.
THIS CHANNEL IS EVERYTHINGGG
Was laughing so hard because she was telling Sonny to go “stand over there!” Traditionally, when pounding the sticky rice, the pair stands across each other and not next to each other. 😂
16:38 "then pepper,salt and msg"
*Uncle Roger approves*
Haiyaa
Lol 😂🤣
fuiyoh uncle roger nephew
Fuiyoooohhhh
Watching every show from Tanzania, East Africa! Thank you Sonny for connecting all of us culturally.
I hope after covid19 Sony will travel to your country.🥰
@@buianh1257 hope so too, fingers crossed 🤞🏼
Vietnam people very friendly and happy to see foreign come
i am vietnamese american ,i am a kinh people from california . thank you very much for a great movie about my hmong brothers and sisters in viet nam
"my rat is really smart" - "this one tastes really smart" lol.
she straight up said. "hmong are dumb and dont know how to make money" and then "if i had money i would buy meat" lol im sure the gist of it was what they translated it to but it was funny.
I think the cuts also kinda messed it up. I mean she could’ve have a longer answer to that question 🤔
her line doesnt mean dumb or stupid, it's mean uneducated.
@@myang0420 Mine was a "literal" translation. If I were gonna translate it, I would say she spoke to the lack of resources to which they can generate income in that area. I believe we are some of the most resourceful people on earth.
I started laughing at this but I'm sure she meant it with no bad intentions.
@@1zoereh yeah we hmong have a beautifully direct way of humbleness.
Ms. My is a very calm and respectful woman. She reminded me of my sister back in Afghanistan. 😭😭😭
The blood in the eyes is definitely not a Hmong practice. That's the first time I've ever seen it done. Quite disturbing.
Yes this is not practiced in America.
I know there’s certain areas in Vietnam that have practices that would be considered strange or disturbing to Vietnamese people in the cities. So I assume it’s the same in this case. It’s not safe to assume that just because some Hmong people might practice putting blood in their eyes that it is a common practice in the greater population of Hmong people.
she was just answering them questioning if it's a general Hmong practice, just to Vietnamese Hmongs or just Hmongs in this village. And it's definitely not a tradition. It's just something these Hmong people here do.
@Messy Well, I've never heard of any Hmong people doing it or seen it ever being done so, UNTIL NOW! What your culture do, that's your culture. :)
@@agentorange8530 thank you!
Hi! I’m Hmong American and a huge fan of yours! I appreciate the amount of research you’ve done here. ❤️
Man the locals there seem way nicer and more fun loving than a lot of others that's been in his vids.
I admire this channel they put food ont their channel name but all they did was actually promoting underrated tribes all along the world. Respect!!!
Sonny honestly the effort you put in your work is top notch ⬆️💯 keep it up
Thanks a lot.
@@BestEverFoodReviewShow What's up!! ☺
Careful, Sonny's head can't get much bigger
The guy who found the rat is literally x-raying
/ban rat69
It’s that blood rat vision
@@gildacortez4968 💀🤣
@@gildacortez4968 😭😭😭😭😭😭😭💀💀💀☠️☠️☠️🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣😭😭😭😭😭😂😂😂😂😂😂💀💀💀💀☠️☠️☠️
im Hmong myself, and i really enjoyed learning about my own culture!
The Hmong people and their culture are so beautiful. This is one of my favorite episodes now. (Not to be Negatron, but I hope the kids don't get any parasite or virus from the rat's blood they put into their eyes).
Yeah someone needs to teach them about bacteria and virus. Still many countries and people are not educated about health issues.
Many people who live in the countryside or isolated from civilization do things by ASSUMPTION and NOT by logical research which at times can lead to danger circumstances.
It's not standard, Like he said it's not a widespread practice. Since Hmong people aren't widely connected with each other, they all follow a different version/ type of tradition. It varies depending on the village and family. Heck, my entire tree line didn't do this. surprised me too. Want something interesting. Listen to their folk tales (a lot scarier in Hmong dialect).
Corona v2
Hope someone can donate and get them schooled preferably in medical school and bring back the knowledge to the family
this is the best food review show ever!
That's what she said
He said*
Why does he remind me of an optimistic kind of Anthony Bourdain
@@prakharsahu1384 *They said
😂
10:05
“It’s slippery as fahck”
Production Team: Yeah we gotta censor that.
I'm hmong and I love this video!!! Thank you!! New subscriber!
This is way more than a food review show now. I’ve been watching you before you even had 1m subs and I’ve always been a silent watcher. I just wanted to tell you how much I appreciate your videos and your sense of humour!
Those aren't rat. I'd say they're rather similar to beavers.... They only eat tree roots. We call those "khuui" in Maring dialect.
They're moles bro lol literally living in darkness, they used the blood in the girls eye cause the moles see in the dark or whatever. I was so confused when I saw that the rat was a mole
Rat is a generic term for rodentia/rodents. It can be very misleading as all rodents are not rats. It’s one of my pet peeves. 😂✌🏻
@@melissadunton3534 that's not the case In the US/UK or any other 1st world country. Rat means rat. Rodent means rodent. They're not interchangeable lol
@@siyasam1247 exactly moles alot of countries eat them
it kinda looks more like a gopher to me
"This one taste really smart"
Rat: 👀👄👀😔
The rat be like: It is time to die friends 😑😔
Will forever remember his brainy and outspoken ways.
RIP
Brian
@@jamaicanking8427 means
10:48 YALL CANT LIE, THE RAT LOOKED SO ADORABLE IN THAT FRAME, THEN AFTER IT MOVED ITS LITTLE LETS THAT WAS ADORABLE
I love how you communicate with people you come in contact with. When y'all went rodent hunting. The guy said, "This hole doesn't have one but the other hole did." And you caught on quick that the hole was empty. I enjoyed watching this.
”They’re in the trees “
Probably sonny’s grandpa
Tan Cong !!
@@clone-2322 đem hoả tiêu ra
Sonny: This one tastes really smart.
So, tell me Sonny how does smart taste like?
Like chicken 😂
@@XxXShevampXxX 🤣🤣🤣🤣
brainy, juicy
😂
Thanks to Sonny we got to explored both food and culture of the world. Best UA-cam channel.
Andrew: we're eating bacon and eggs right?
Snake cakes, jungle rats, rice field fish eels lol.
the pounded rice had some egg yolk on it. Close enough lol
My favourite show. Makes my day beautiful, all the time.
Sonny ur show is so interesting that I does can't wait for an upload. It makes my whole day..Love from Trinidad and Tobago
My parents come from Hanoi and I live in America so I don’t know much about Vietnam. It’s nice to learn something about Vietnam!
Yay another episode! Thank you for always giving us such a well produced and amazing show, Sonny and best ever food review show team!!❤️
The way they connect with the folks made the video special ❤️❤️
Its actually crazy bcuz like Hmong tribe my ancestors also migrated from china to Northeast,India..its no surprise their livestyles, culture and looks are pretty much similar with my tribe❤️
Interesting, i didn't even think there were Hmong Myanmar too, until I saw videos on Facebook.
What's your ethnicity? That's interesting.
@@beingelmo its kuki❤️
@YANG LEE KEI keep that hate speech to yourself. It's not welcome here
As a hmong I had fun watching this and learning more of my culture
"We're about to naturally Dye (die) in a second" 😂😭💀
Ahhahahahahahhahahahahaha
Because why would he say that 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
Yes that was surprising to me. I'm Hmonf but I've never seen or heard of that prabefore. Could be that village only. Sometime when you're very poor you turned to beliefs.
Nobody.
Literally Nobody:
Best ever food review show = food + hist lessons
Omg did you see msg uncle roger favourite salt
I'm glad even the people seem actually happy and excited to share their culture, it's Adorable
This channel deserves way more subs