Hmong Culture

3. A shamanic spiritual leader who acts as a bridge between physical and spiritual worlds
5. After birth, this is traditionally buried because it is tied to the soul's journey after death
7. A belief system in which spirits are connected to people, homes and ancestors
9. the kinship structure described as vital for identity, lineage,and belonging
10. In many Hmong families, these respected relatives may strongly influence treatment decisions

1. A plain staple that anchors many meals and is often simply seasoned
2. A communication style that often gives a long background and sequence before the main point
4. Traditional leaves from this fruit are eaten after birth to support milk production
6. In this culture, this can signal respect rather than discomfort or agreement
8. These greens are named as one of the most commonly used vegetables in Hmong cooking