I'm glad the Miao people are becoming a bit more well known now. Thank you for posting this video up! Keep up the awesome work my fellow relatives!
@Onionoil4673 жыл бұрын
The Chinese really like Miao culture and have been pushing it in the mainstream. Aduo is a Zhuang/Xong? pop singer in China.
@therocklau6 жыл бұрын
Before the invention of paper currency, silver is the main currency of China for a very long time ,also copper as a lesser option, in early days silver was too valuable for any civilian to posses, it's poetic to say this and that, triditions symbology, but basically, these are tribal people from the rural area, they trade with urban people and save the silver, it's money, it's a show of money, that's why these garments are always following the rules of beauty in size, beauty in weight and beauty in volume.
@ivannovotny45526 жыл бұрын
Liu, it must be temptation for robbers.
@Genericperson6586 жыл бұрын
liu travis so basically you re explained the video lol
@niamtxiv6 жыл бұрын
Actually, as an ethnic Miao.. I agree and disagree with you. It is not a show of money at all. It has spiritual animistic meaning. Miao people's arts, traditions, songs and ways of life all point of their animistic beliefs of the natural world. Us Miao people may be a patriarchal culture today, but our culture still show remnants of strong matriarchal influences. The notion that silver means wealth is inaccurate. Yes, silver ingots were a form of currency in ancient China, but the reason why us Miao people wear silvers have nothing to do with showing wealth.
@ivannovotny45526 жыл бұрын
@@niamtxiv I like your take on it.
@seigeengine5 жыл бұрын
@@ivannovotny4552 I don't. Seems like a crock to me.
@unleashingpotential-psycho94336 жыл бұрын
Beautiful crown.
@doctorlove35366 жыл бұрын
UNLEASHING POTENTIAL - PSYCHOLOGY VIDEOS I see u everywhere
@lammergeier1006 жыл бұрын
@@doctorlove3536 ikr
@just-a-silly-goofy-guy6 жыл бұрын
That’s how Iron Man wants to get married
@MrBtterman6 жыл бұрын
kremit the frog no kermit that’s how the Silver surfer wants to get married
@lsubslimed6 жыл бұрын
I love how frosty and pure the silver is 🌬❄️
@remisteele89046 жыл бұрын
Except its no where near pure. Im not sure about her particular tribe, but in related ethnic groups with similar silver traditions, the silver is only about 60-75% pure, being an alloy designed to keep from tarnishing as fast as pure silver and to be stronger.
@lsubslimed6 жыл бұрын
Remi Steele - Interesting, I was wondering if it was some type of silver alloy meant to be brighter (whiter) in appearance. I saw a few people comment on it being so white due to its purity so I just stuck with that, didn't care enough to research at the time.
@seigeengine5 жыл бұрын
It's not white because it's pure or impure. It's white because it's not polished. When you polish silver, as most jewelry is, it becomes more grey-metallic looking. When it's got a rougher surface texture, it looks pale white.
@unknownmasksw2serialirious58010 ай бұрын
@@remisteele8904thx u as a Hmong n Miao but Hmong/Lao I kinda know our culture and yes ur right it not always pure silver but the wealthy do have full silver Like u said depend on the village 😂 u actually on right page
@kayrosis55236 жыл бұрын
Wedding clothes from around the world are so interesting. The white dress and tux in the modern west are so boring and dull in comparison
@isaackangas69216 жыл бұрын
They're intentionally modest compared to other cultures. I think that's beautiful in its own way, less flashy.
@oussematrabelsi94296 жыл бұрын
lol as I guy who comes from a background with flashy dresses in marraige, I prefer the modest western white dress and tux. It just costs less money and is a less of a hassle.
@IoaleKelina6 жыл бұрын
But on the other hand, people around the world want a Western style wedding, dubbing it as more 'modern'. Personally, it's my wish to get married in a traditional wear.
@bmona75506 жыл бұрын
@@oussematrabelsi9429 Yes but it lacks color. White can be overused. Traditional wedding clothes are often more vibrant and happy looking since it is after all a marriage, a celebration
@oussematrabelsi94296 жыл бұрын
It's a waste of money , the wedding isn't as important as people think. I'd prefer spending my money on a great honeymoon than renting an expensive fancy dress
@Lee-bg9xy6 жыл бұрын
This is very similar to my people the Yao, but better known in the states as Mien or Mienh. Even though I’m pretty young, I love this kind of tradition, gives my heart the good feelers.
@zeitgeistx52396 жыл бұрын
Their inter related Austronesian peoples. Along with the ancestors of the Thai people. You can literally trace the migration routes of the Thai and Hmong/Miao by following the language groups left behind. Several thousand years ago they all fled southern China to resist being sinicized. Every time they fled they left groups of people behind and a snapshot of their language at the time. Parts of Yunnan province have Thai looking architecture and pygmy elephants. Basically, many ethnic groups in the Indo-China region can trace their ancestry to within the borders of modern day China.
@justiceneeded015 жыл бұрын
Yes!!!! I, for one, have always thought silver to be more beautiful than gold and these silver workers are on point!!!! Absolutely beautiful ❤️
@BABYDx1016 жыл бұрын
This video just proves that no matter where we all have been moved to in this world, our culture and history will never change. In China, we are known as Miao, in other parts of the world, we are known as Hmong. When the daughters are wedded, the tradition still remains the same--parents of the bride will gift to her silver/gold jewelry and or a new traditional outfit adorned with silver coins as well. ❤️
@Onionoil4673 жыл бұрын
They aren't you they're Hmu. Although they have a beautiful culture it is not yours to claim.
@l.d.m95606 жыл бұрын
2:38 this is so true and sad
@kayrosis55236 жыл бұрын
Yeah, globalization has shattered pretty much every culture on Earth, but while they are fading, they are not lost,not entirely. We are being exposed to new ideas and new fusions as new cultures form
@davidb52056 жыл бұрын
This phenomenon happened LONG before globalization. Before globalization, colonialism disrupted many cultures: Aztecs, Incas, Iroquois, Philippines, Benin, Mali, and more. Before THAT, nation-state formation wiped out minority cultures and regional languages throughout Europe: France, Italy, Austria, etc. Before THAT, warfaring powers like the Mongols disrupted many: Chinese, Iranian/Persian, Russian, Hungarian. It's just a fact of life. In fact, relative to the past, globalization is probably the most peaceful and voluntary change to cultures in human history. Most aren't being forced to change; it's up to the youth to perserve their culture.
@armwrestlingfan68046 жыл бұрын
@@davidb5205 Hahaha! listen to this flip flopping globalist hypocrite! 😂 Peace out.
@francislematt70796 жыл бұрын
Wow, your list doesn't include Ottoman? The nation state movement/process accelerated just prior to WW1, still continues and causes so much misery usually utilised as the majority's tool to control - standardise education system, official languages and, to some extreme, wipe out the minorities (very much so in China).
@LanternFlea6 жыл бұрын
I'm not Muhammad Ali ummm how is he a hypocrite exactly? His points are quite accurate and valid. If ur gonna be rude and call someone else a hypocrite at least have the guts to make decent points/examples like he has
@erikaserika6 жыл бұрын
That is impressive metal work.
@Onionoil4673 жыл бұрын
Hmu clothing has always been so beautiful to me. The silver is exquisite and the embroidery is just wonderful. Thanks for doing a series on Miao people.
@ff828006 жыл бұрын
Always fascinated with the Miaos and their silver accessories. Super excellent craftmanship! I really need to see one with my own eyes!
@shadokat68585 жыл бұрын
Just go to a Hmong(Miao) New Year event.
@sophiajune5466 жыл бұрын
China has about 56 minority groups and they are all beautiful.
@RetroBerner6 жыл бұрын
They must have a hell of a time keeping it from oxidizing
@olliealger-obelia68426 жыл бұрын
Steve Martino silver doesn't rust
@RetroBerner6 жыл бұрын
@@olliealger-obelia6842 No, but it tarnishes real fast
@olliealger-obelia68426 жыл бұрын
Right, I just researched this. Apparently Miao silver is only part silver. An alloy of several different metals so it does oxidize. My mistake, apologies. Also, their silver jewelry can be taken apart and assembled quite easily provided you dont lose any pieces so it shouldnt be that difficult if only time consuming.
@RetroBerner6 жыл бұрын
@@olliealger-obelia6842 Interesting, thanks for the info
@ShiningBellyDance6 жыл бұрын
If you store silver properly it doesn't tarnish, but having it constantly exposed to the humidity here in China can cause some quick color changing for sure.
@BobMcCoy6 жыл бұрын
*I would like to get Married in Flex Tape Head to Toe*
@ItsMonkeyNews6 жыл бұрын
*NOW THAT'S A LOT OF MARRIAGE*
@matthewl29806 жыл бұрын
Event Horizon r/whoosh
@shlock69115 жыл бұрын
@Event Horizon They meant the tape brand called Flex Tape, it's pretty obvious all tape flex. It's goddamn plastic!
@lifeyang26 жыл бұрын
Silver is indeed symbolic to the Miao people, or known as Hmong people here in the USA. My mom have many luggages of silver.
@zakukasima18656 жыл бұрын
When you're hmong and you FINALLY see your culture
@paajkublauj6 жыл бұрын
Zaku Kasima I was waiting for them to speak in Hmong...! Slightly disappointed.
@AsianPrideWoX12126 жыл бұрын
Zaku Kasima they’re Miao not Hmong
@zakukasima18656 жыл бұрын
@@AsianPrideWoX1212 Hmong originated from the people of Miao. Miao and Hmong are actually the same. The difference is where they are called. China is where they call this culture Miao while in southern Asia such as Laos, Thailand, and etc, they are called Hmong/hmoob
@gardennovice78965 жыл бұрын
June Sok, Hmong are Miao!
@shadokat68585 жыл бұрын
I don't remember if I heard it from my parents or someone else but during the time when Miao rebel against China some of the Miao that ran towards Laos, Thai and Viet changed their race name to Hmong so they won't get caught by Chinese soldiers. But that might not be it. We will truly never know the reason why...
@rickiex6 жыл бұрын
These are my people 😊
@enzosw6 жыл бұрын
Are you male/female? Will you also wear silver/have your wife wear silver for your wedding? So cool, such a unique look !
@rickiex6 жыл бұрын
@@enzosw no, males don't wear silver like that. It's rare but they only wear shash/bags that goes both sides. We also still wear this traditional out fits for weddings. I'm also a male. We came from a long lineage of wearing silver like so, but our people got separated long ago, causing off branches and different ethics, but we all bare old tradional ways.
@shadokat68585 жыл бұрын
@@rickiexVery well said.
@kasamatsu77076 жыл бұрын
Me: look at this jewellery Scrooge McDuck: HOLD MY BEER
@hchen-gb1tw6 жыл бұрын
my family in beijing has gone to visit that region of yunnan province! I normally travel with them but couldn't that year and was very sad to have missed it. they are renowned for not only their silver but also their jade, which is the hardest and highest quality jade of anywhere in the world. my family bought me a little milofo (I'm vaguely buddhist) from the local craftsman there that lives around my neck!
@pocarisweet83366 жыл бұрын
Compared to expensive modern wedding dress now, atleast if you need to you can melt it down and sell it.
@niamtxiv6 жыл бұрын
My beautiful Miao/Hmong people of Guizhou Province, China. Lovely video.
@bosstrash84616 жыл бұрын
i love this channel ❤️ there’s so much beautiful stuff i wouldn’t know about without it
@iomoon36086 жыл бұрын
Very pretty. Typically, we wear gold in Chinese weddings. I like this better.
@Ms_B.6 жыл бұрын
She looks beautiful! 😍
@martinama89146 жыл бұрын
One thing that I really appreciate about GBS is that they don’t talk over the natives and instead out subtitles, I think that’s so much better and we get to hear what their dialect sounds like.
@kristinlowdermilk57976 жыл бұрын
Lovely video! Please go to Okinawa! They're culture is so intriguing and you guys could do some amazing work!
@maisong43646 жыл бұрын
The Miao.... and Hmong Chinese... how lovely.
@Onionoil4673 жыл бұрын
No darling they're Hmu Miao.
@LukachevSokoy6 жыл бұрын
*Spanish conquistadors intensify*
@plum1116 жыл бұрын
😂
@Cvnt_2756 жыл бұрын
Aaron Harley espanolporfanor
@youronetruefanthisisstan58986 жыл бұрын
Not in China 😂
@cillamoke6 жыл бұрын
That's an absolute skill, absolutely beautiful!!
@RealandRelatablePodcast3 ай бұрын
The Hmong culture is a beautiful one- and I love that the similarities are there whether we are speaking of the Hmong in China, or Vietnam, or Thailand, or Laos, or Australia, or Canada, or France, or Germany, or Japan, or French Guyana, or America… or anywhere on Earth - our rituals and culture remains. ❤ It is a testament to our Hmong people’s resilience and strength.
@imacoolkid7216 жыл бұрын
Damn werewolves must freak out at the sight of that. Just a note, I got the idea of werewolves from another comment
@kumud98274 жыл бұрын
i thought that keeping generational wealth in silver and gold jewellery was a thing in only places like Rajasthan, Sindh, Afghanistan and Central Asia, its really cool to see that this exists in other places as well!
@MyOneEdit6 жыл бұрын
Cool story, interesting custom. Thanks.
@funny-video-YouTube-channel6 жыл бұрын
Curious cultural practice. *Imagine* how good her leg strength must be :-)
@BHuang926 жыл бұрын
Been there. Amazing place and good people
@stoplookingatme25156 жыл бұрын
YASS WHERE MA HMONG/MIAO PEOPLE ATTT??
@bunnysenpaimon67426 жыл бұрын
OMG your profile pic...is that I love yoo?
@axeliaa21486 жыл бұрын
Absolutely beautiful!
@longd79896 жыл бұрын
she is wearing my debt
@Angels-3xist6 жыл бұрын
Silver has always been better than gold
@seigeengine5 жыл бұрын
Nah. Gold > Silver hands down
@sarahrivero4766 жыл бұрын
At first glance, I thought this video was about Hmong people.Her traditions, clothing, and heavy jewelry is very similar to the Hmong culture 😯 Very beautiful! I have yet to see a video about them though, maybe it could be a future video GBS! 😃
@niamtxiv6 жыл бұрын
Yes, Hmong are known as Miao in China. This is a subgroup of the Hmong people.
@hlixyooj6 жыл бұрын
Ahhhh I love her message at the end where she talks about keeping the culture for minority groups! ❤️
@seigeengine5 жыл бұрын
oh, but majority groups don't get to keep their cultures? ;D
@bestyoubeyoutrueyou58326 жыл бұрын
They either have the most secured safe or they know where to hide their stuff. Overall: Amazing how the silver haven't been stolen yet.
@niamtxiv6 жыл бұрын
They live in isolated mountains.
@sheeshup88366 жыл бұрын
That's some heavy stuff to carry tho😮
@eliwinx1476 жыл бұрын
3 hours straight she said
@sheeshup88366 жыл бұрын
@@eliwinx147 yeahh😂I wouldn't be able to walk like that even for 5 minutes 😂😂
@seigeengine5 жыл бұрын
Yeah. Imagine being fat and having to carry >30 extra pounds 24/7 for years at a time... hahah...ha.
@narjess60403 ай бұрын
Beautiful
@jimmyconway35296 жыл бұрын
Badass! Not just the silver. Also the pride & respect for ones culture parents & relatives. 29 thumbs down... Haters
@armwrestlingfan68046 жыл бұрын
Hey, she's spot on about globalism! Not surprising though it is nationalist China after all. An other important topic to remember though is that there are a lot of bad cultures that damage people and other life. This culture is obviously not damaging in any way.
@clarechang31496 жыл бұрын
I'm not Muhammad Ali what are you even talking about... Chinese Government gives a lot of privileges to minority groups in China, and they do try a lot to preserve minority cultures. Thought this video would change people’s misconception about how minorities are treated in China, but seems like y’all still managed to find a way to bash it.
@armwrestlingfan68046 жыл бұрын
@@clarechang3149 Are you criticizing her comment about globalism by attacking me instead? Get bent.
@tanwenxi43165 жыл бұрын
This is the big PRC, not Taiwan.
@seigeengine5 жыл бұрын
China. Privileges to minority groups. That's golden.
@warmac886 жыл бұрын
Wow, so beautiful.
@kodomonoasobireturn6 жыл бұрын
Imagine the way this whole outfit must have jingled when she walked! I can't believe they didn't let us listen to it T_T
@Greenverse883 жыл бұрын
If you are anywhere near where there's Hmong/Miao population and ever get to attend our new years festivals, you will hear our silver and silver coins jingle from our clothes.
@Liam-iv7wk6 жыл бұрын
Hope she has a good wedding!
@tophatz49766 жыл бұрын
Real nice hat No joke it is pretty cool
@frozeneternity936 жыл бұрын
That suit would be worth about $5700 in its weight in silver alone. Most western wedding dresses don't come close to costing this much
@shoeandme6 жыл бұрын
This is honestly very beautiful and something I would like to just try on.
@bluehathermit6 жыл бұрын
id take this over a shabby big dress and a dinky little ring any day
@deborahgate9656 жыл бұрын
So beautiful
@lydielo44896 жыл бұрын
I was waiting for her to speak Hmong!
@Greenverse883 жыл бұрын
These are my people but in China..we have migrated everywhere in the world and our clothes has changed however our silver will remain a big part of our accessories.
@zoeyMomomiya15 жыл бұрын
I really love the song
@pohwanyou36326 жыл бұрын
Vampires can never touch her.
@SahilSingh-mk5vk6 жыл бұрын
WOW 😯 beautiful
@LemonCat986 жыл бұрын
When payday hits and you start buying unneccercary things 👑💸🙅🏼♀️
@platoquemado6 жыл бұрын
Truly a crown fit for a queen.
@jasperc61016 жыл бұрын
Top 10 strongest warriors
@lawfulchaotic89266 жыл бұрын
Now I know the reason behind the bells on the costume I wore doing a miao dance! Trust me when I say that even if it looks heavy the silver is actually quite this so it's lighter than you would think.
@niamtxiv6 жыл бұрын
Actually, real silvers are extremely heavy. Today, there are many fake Miao silver necklaces, rings and bracelets. I grew up wearing traditional Miao silvers and they are extremely heavy.
@lawfulchaotic89266 жыл бұрын
@@niamtxiv Thanks for the information then! The silver looked so thin I assumed it would be light like the silver I wore.
@niamtxiv6 жыл бұрын
Fior Holland the real silvers will leave blue marks on your skin. not bruises but like copper, it has a healing abilities in absorbing negative energy.
@seigeengine5 жыл бұрын
Having weird residues from silver jewelry on your body doesn't have healing properties, but it's probably not dangerous. Silver isn't too toxic. But they literally say the norm is 28-29 lb.
@aramalatrash61476 жыл бұрын
in my culture its gold from head wear to necklaces to bracelets also clothes with gold embroidered in them practically the same thing but not the huge head wear .
@sluggishgod44876 жыл бұрын
Any Hmong out there
@sirusboost6 жыл бұрын
sluggish God HERE!!!
@Onionoil4673 жыл бұрын
Yes but not them.
@camednethshinsengumi6216 жыл бұрын
This girl is intellegent
@noahboat5806 жыл бұрын
Since i played Kessen for ps2 like a few days ago, i would not be suprised, especially the head piece being that big
@matilda28556 жыл бұрын
Amazing
@corgimations6 жыл бұрын
Isn't all that silver heavy?
@hlixyooj6 жыл бұрын
oOoOoOh yeaH something about Miao culture
@bl00dhoney6 жыл бұрын
Where did the Miao migrate from and when?
@niamtxiv6 жыл бұрын
The Miao people migrated from eastern China and settled in southwestern China. During the last dynasty of China, they were forced into southeast Asia.
@jiujennie6 жыл бұрын
YAAAS; WE, HMONG PEOPLE CAN RELATE!
@kapilsharma3206 жыл бұрын
We also wear big jewelleries in our weddings in india expect we use gold and to BLOODY OFF...I think there is nothing wrong in showing off on wedding day
@kapilsharma3206 жыл бұрын
Adrian Lynn Hahaha
@seigeengine5 жыл бұрын
Ah, that's what my wedding was missing. My wife-to-be walking in with wads of bills stuck to her.
@danielhermansyahh6 жыл бұрын
I’ll tumble trying to walk with it 😂
@mikasboom13346 жыл бұрын
Nice video :D
@zotoda6 жыл бұрын
makes sense
@arianapetrova904 жыл бұрын
The bride: wear silver The groom: paint whole body with silver
@DaGoldC6 жыл бұрын
Came through drippin
@vykx886 жыл бұрын
Well, this answers my question about which country/culture values silver as much as India(ns) value gold
@atsukana17046 жыл бұрын
“Doc this is heavy.”
@Huedra.6 жыл бұрын
Diamond armor next pls
@jinchengzhxo6 жыл бұрын
When you are fluent in mandarin but you still catch yourself reading subtitles. Lol
@oscorrdamayor10356 жыл бұрын
Title reads " in head to toe" ..more like head to waist 😏
@seigeengine5 жыл бұрын
She could be wearing more under the dress. lolol but no, yeah.
@found55866 жыл бұрын
That’s like armor
@AlwaysBelieve7775 жыл бұрын
Isn't it funny what different cultures find important (including our own)?
@krabbypatties97056 жыл бұрын
When crush says i love silver
@RadenWA6 жыл бұрын
"Head-to-_Toe_ Silver" But no silver in her shoes!!
@brownanrcxist6 жыл бұрын
Edit your description
@bananaman7296 жыл бұрын
She could charge into Battle with all of that.... ATTTTTACCKK
@madebymelon71336 жыл бұрын
i have a wooden figurine that looks almost identical to her.
@Phlegethon6 жыл бұрын
Vampires can’t do very well there
@comiclizard6 жыл бұрын
That’s a marimba in the background btw. -high school band marimba player
@filipgalda76556 жыл бұрын
The name of music please?
@Katraan6 жыл бұрын
When the stats of armor matter more than the look
@rudieb62616 жыл бұрын
When are you gonna feature the voice behind the "Roblox OOF"?
@dededoi6 жыл бұрын
yeh my people
@DnVFMVs6 жыл бұрын
USA you abandon my people to die in Vietnam after the war. Escaping through the jungle from the communist vietcongs. Please don't forget the small but brave indigenous Miao\Hmong people that fought alongside you.
@gfbtfbtfilyfxbtyewqqef6 жыл бұрын
Most great big story employees r from the UK (That's where their offices are located)
@booyah74156 жыл бұрын
Why would they care about you when they also abandoned their own people. Ever heard of agent orange? The u.s. also used it's own soldiers as experiments.