Crashing a Hmong Wedding | Laos Back roads & Hmong Villages E2

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Crashing a Hmong Wedding | Laos Back roads & Hmong Villages E2
In the poor district of Xaysomboun Laos we explore a road with the hopes of a river crossing only to be confronted with many unexpected twists and turns and not to mention.. a Hmong wedding. Enjoy travelling Laos with us!
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[@NowinLao]

Apologies to those in Australia who missed the premiere to day because I advertised AEST.. Daylight saving stuffed me up again! Let me know what you guys think of me PREMIERING a special video now and again.. is it better knowing exactly what time it drops, the ability to be notified and being able to chat, or just continue uploading them as a normal video? Cheers

[@donaldthomas7753]

Wonderful black and white photos with awesome drone footage. Todd, Nene and Mina, thanks again for allowing me on the journey. Cheers!

[@craigh714]

The statement on your thumbnail says it ALL!!! You definitely take us off the beaten path! Cheers!

[@sscc587]

What a most wonderful and blessed day, two beautiful angels showed up in the poor villages and delivered kind love. Refreshing to see that there are still good people in the world. May the universe continue to bless and watch over you and your family.💖💝

[@xeemnpisyuslis2089]

The village you are looking for has been under water for about 5-6 years or so since they build the dam. All those people at the wedding, etc has been relocated there.

[@minooglis4648]

15:25 they know that you guys are strangers but part of our Hmong culture is to invite everyone to eat with us whether you're a family or a stranger (it's just who we are). If you're in the U.S.A this might not happen anymore because we're adapted to the western culture.

[@chul4921]

todd thank you so much for sharing this video..Im a hmong living in the US since 1976. thank you so much for all the things you do, not just for the hmong pple but also for all other people who are less fortunate. god bless you and your family and always a safe travel

[@graemeaylward8313]

Well done Todd, this trip is going to be epic if the first 2 instalments are anything to go by. What luck that was running into that Hmong wedding. And although the couple had nothing, the village provided for their wedding, fabulous community spirit. These Hmong people are so welcoming and kind to strangers, welcoming you into the festivities and so grateful for the gifts that you were able to provide. You would have thought that you had given them a million dollars. Lovely to see Mina and her brother having such fun in the water at your idyllic picnic lunch spot. Shame about the bull fight but if there had been one you would have missed the wedding. Swings and roundabouts Todd. The stills at the end were as always magnificent. God bless you all 😀❤🙏

[@_Alfa.Bravo_]

"Only that person is rich, that is loved and has permission to give love" ☯

[@Bobwa2008]

Love seeing the smiles on everyones faces .

[@ken-b7o]

Missed eating those sweet dried rice cake. I remember my grandma used to make those on special occasions and New Year day. Add some sesame and a little bit of honey. Yummy 😋

[@costasworldofmusicmemories5792]

Didn't get to see it live. just watched it. How cool was that. What are the chances of you running into a wedding and joining the party. You never know what you'll find in the Hmong Village. It's what keeps the travels interesting. Love you Guys . Jim and Harriet

[@kondiminoi4333]

Thank you Todd and Nino for delivering those care packages to the Hmong Village. Thank you to those who donates to make those care packages. Blessed all your hearts.

[@davepb5798]

That looks like an AC generator on the rot singh.

[@teoschatz8430]

🤗🙏🏼! Enjoyed the video, thank you. Very friendly people in that village. Have a wonderful day.

[@KennoRob]

These Hmong villages/culture and the people,so so interesting. the kids,they just warm your heart.The adults know how to celebrate don't they ( lol) cheers guys...Kenno...West Aust

[@JohnFalcone-t2l]

I love your heart for the Mong people. My best friend is from Laos. When she was young , she and her family left for the Philippines. They were refugees . The US was bombing Loas looking for the Vietcong

[@bobcat2960]

Another wonderful video of you, Mina and Neenee, Todd. Loved you wedding crashing in the Hmong village, such smiling faces on everyone welcoming you to their celebration, and those knitted hats were so thoughtful by the lady who made them for you to give to the less fortunate villagers who clearly loved the gesture with such pleasant warm appreciative smiles, very touching to see so Thank You for sharing that. And those b&w photos were fantastic, Todd, very very skilled capturing the day to day--back to your great skill they were for sure! Stay Healthy, Happy and Safe on your adventures. Was great to see Mina, her brother and grandfather joining you on this one, too. Very heartfelt to watch this.

[@NowinLao]

Thanks Bob, really enjoy you guys riding along with us 👌

[@philllynch3265]

Hi Todd. Love your Black & White Shots. Keep up the good work Friend. My regards to Neenee and Mina .

[@zhonglee6159]

Todd, the closest pronunciation for wedding in English is "chong" not dong but you were close lol Im just happy you give our Hmong people help. Thank you!!

[@wiccanfpv]

I want to thank the lady that made all those hats to pass out,wow.❤Such good people out there.Made me cry this video got me mate.Thanks❤❤❤

[@ntxhaisvajkevlomzem7162]

❤❤thank..🤗💝🙏🙏

[@_Alfa.Bravo_]

29:27 ... nothing more beautiful than happy shining children eyes ... they must be very poor. You was their Santa Claus that day. Thanks so much. Your drone shots are awesome !!! All luck on your ways !!! 🙏

[@buddkhang2183]

The wedding was cool but i loved the lunch part at the end perfect spot to eat, oh n I'm hmoob myself thanks for sharing us god bless u guys 🙏

[@bjoernandersen8287]

Great video and your Laos language skills is improving. Hello, Sabai dee.

[@jube.n3227]

Hmong People culture very similiar with my tribe Kadazandusun at sabah, Borneo on 80s.

[@hmoobva3581]

We all Love when you take us around hmong village. Makes us happy and sad at the same time for my people. Thank you.

[@jimhurley714]

Nice of you to help others ❤

[@asiadeweese7319]

Awsome. I love seeing the local culture.

[@dragstar650]

You need mud flaps behind front weel, to save painting

[@NowinLao]

Got'm ordered 👌😉

[@chrisgunlock5959]

The simple joy of playing in a stream....good memories!

[@paulscott775]

Truly heartwarming stuff. Just amazing that you do this. The genuine gratitude from the lovely Laos people is just marvelous

[@billthao5527]

God bless you and your wife for all the kindness which you guys have been given.

[@meksavanhmanivong2493]

👍cool place nice! 👍 like those cool trucks 🛻 interesting

[@geraldmoore9275]

That was beautifull everyone helping to make groom and bride love come true. Nice to be able to help so many. Stay safe and healthy on your journeys. ❤❤❤😊😊😊

[@JohnFalcone-t2l]

My favorite video made me cry. Love the Mong People.

[@onlygod5667]

You always put smiles on everyone's face! Thanks for visiting the hmong people...

[@peterinthewoods2051]

Good times 😊

[@ZoaShwaAdventures]

This is awesome! Can't wait to watch this episode. It's too bad will not be able to join you guys during the premiere! 😢

[@shouathao2244]

Bless thanks the patrons and you guys for showing love to the peoples

[@Vinnie101a]

4:37 It’s got a windscreen. Must be the GLX. Oh Todd! That’s cracking me up. Aussie humour at its best.

[@NowinLao]

😝👍

[@JohnFalcone-t2l]

Love this video❤🎉

[@gordon7260]

beverly hill billys truck wooden seat , yes hard on the coit 5555

[@jimwells8001]

your black and white photos are amazing

[@markforrester1888]

Videos like this one are my favorites. You and Neenee are special people. God bless you.

[@NowinLao]

Thanks Mark

[@jimhurley714]

Great music also. Cheers from Newfoundland Canada ❤

[@NowinLao]

Thanks Jim, Glad you like it mate 😉

[@mtnmandeluxe5429]

Howdy Todd,,nice village! The kindness and friendliness are just,without parallels. So very thankful for the gifts. As soon as Mina saw that water,,was there any doubt where you were eating lunch? I bet she wanted to swim too. Even when she wanted to leave,,she was so sweet about it,, you had to do it. Just an observation,,my perspective!,I don't think the cute bride was too far behind the groom mentally,,but like you said,,that's ok,,it they can give each other a measure of happiness then that's great. I'm going to a funeral in the next couple weeks that breaks my heart,,my best mate,,we've been besties for nearly 50 years,,hes about to lose his second wife in 6 years,,slow drug out both times. She has stage 4 cancer thruout her body and shes been suffering,,so I hope they both get peace soon. It's a 500 mile trip,,but it's a no choicer! Thanks for doing this ,you and Neenee and Mina ❤to my niece. Ttyl,,,Marlon

[@neilharrison5046]

Luv it walking around looking at things.well done

[@pensiobengt]

Great video as usual! Love Mina ❤ I think of the foreign aid Sweden gives and I see the bridge problem in this video, and it kinda makes me not satisfied.

[@davesbikelife]

Great content buddy as always. Nice to see your back on the road then what you love 👍🏽👍🏽🙏🏽

[@sycp.6556]

I like how you access to people in remote areas, especially with your new car which really fits into roads condition

[@enjoynow1456]

May God bless both of you.

[@LewisC-t1f]

Beautiful country and people! )

[@wayneleader2364]

Great vlog .

[@tilertiger92]

Enjoy your trip Sir

[@bahjatkhanu8303]

ilove this song --------love love

[@spirittaos]

Heartwarming ❤

[@chinadave2854]

Looks to be a generator there is a cord coming out of it with a voltage Guage on top I paused the vid. So he can power the house ect.

[@aexiong1978]

Love and appreciate your work! Btw what version of Crazy Love is this at the end. Thank you.

[@Hunnybee2613]

Hello Todd! I've noticed that you mentioned a lot of hmong people and their village in yoir videos. What have you learned so far about us? And thank you 🙏

[@onelove5525]

It’s the groom party come cook for the brides party .

[@MANIsackXayVONGsomSACK]

Everyone gets a hat in the mountains, I'm sure, it's really cold at night. Congratulations to the newlyweds. 👍🙏🙏🙏

[@driedekker]

its a generator on that motor

[@ebrotherhood]

Thanks!

[@NowinLao]

A BIG thank you to you! 🙏

[@xeemnpisyuslis2089]

Ban Vang Naxay is all under water, right at the bottom of the lake now.

[@NowinLao]

Yes, we have since learnt this. No wonder we were getting so many confusing answers when asking to go there.

[@AADVENT]

👍👍👍👍

[@jimshows8192]

my guess is an alternator or generator.

[@dangbeaudry]

Looks like a wielder to me but I don't see any place for the leads. Maybe a generator

[@xeemnpisyuslis2089]

I was watching "1 sim neej" channel and your channel and they two of you unknowingly cross path at the place you guys stay and they work across the bridge collecting rocks for their church building. Wow

[@NowinLao]

at the guest house or the restaurant?

[@xeemnpisyuslis2089]

@@NowinLao I think "1 Sim Neej" is a youtuber live in that village and she show some her her villagers gathering tons of small and gravel rocks to build their church

[@generalnguyenngocloan1700]

The bull fighting thing is no more than a one on one short lived, rugby match. These bulls are treated like kings.

[@bluebellybrown2361]

Looks like a generator maybe he's got some welding leads coming off it ??

[@chiccenhawkc]

💯🔥💙👍

[@trevorharris7705]

I love your videos Todd, but I have one concern... How come Mina almost never wears her seatbelt in the car??

[@NowinLao]

Thank you. Whenever she's in the front she's usually wearing one, if you mean the back.. there are none.

[@tchin6339]

Todd, when are you going to speak fluent Laos?))) Nini is now slowing conversing in english...

[@NowinLao]

When I'm fluent in Lao 😉

[@xeemnpisyuslis2089]

Almost half of that road you show is under water right?

[@NowinLao]

Google maps is so late in updating this area.. as you can see from the satellite image I used, half had the lake, the other half had the villages. I had no idea what was above waterline or where the dam was. Thanks for this info 👌

[@lingdinh4510]

It's a generator

[@Yvonmoua]

Todd why you don't use your face musk? Looks like too much the bad pollutions.

[@NowinLao]

Lol.. that was fog. It was a beautiful clear day

[@larrythumper1559]

Todd here is a video just posted I know you would be interested. Larry Laos Secret War Pilot: Lee Gossett Dr. Paul T. Carter 6.14K subscribers

[@ICheat_ILie_ISteal]

Dude hella old... She hella young. Dude probably 40something. She probably 14-16. The sad Force marriage life. Her family are poor so they probably married her off so she can have a better life. Even tho the husband is also poor, his family probably have a little more than her family. A little goes a long way. And like all hmong wedding the husband pay for the wife. So money is always involved.

[@BobMelsimpleliving.]

I've been thinking about the people that don't like a couple of bulls pushing each other around for a little while. I wonder what they think of people killing animals peeling their skin off, throwing them in the fire then eating them? Just makes me wonder. 🙄

[@S_t_i_c_k_y_R_i_c_e]

🪷Another great video🪷" Todd"❤... oh by the way now you know how I got my name😂

[@NowinLao]

You're a Hmong chip..? 😆

[@chiccenhawkc]

💯🔥💙👍