The Hmong Man with 2 Wives | Now in Lao

[@niamtou2577]

Good morning neenee and brother, my name shao vang from st.paul.mn 🇺🇸. I appreciated your trip to my family in ban pha sang. Vientiane, laos. Thanks your kindness for bringing clothes to the children. Thanks again. Shao vang from USA.

[@NowinLao]

Actually, I would like to thank you Shao Vang for getting in contact with us and guiding us to this family. We had a wonderful time there, and the scenery.. absolutely stunning! Ping was very shy so couldn't get him to say much.. sorry 😉 Beautiful friendly people, thank you. Take care 🙏

[@neeneelaolife7131]

@@NowinLao Mr Pheng mate 😆

[@mtnmandeluxe5429]

@@neeneelaolife7131 check mate! 🤣😂😝

[@NowinLao]

@@mtnmandeluxe5429 don't you start mate! 😝

[@LAOBASS]

Canada is only about 2 hours north from st. paul mn

[@costasworldofmusicmemories5792]

Todd, your skills as a videographer continues to amaze. The landscapes, The People, The markets. All so good. The Hmong People have endured. Your efforts to connect with them is so precious. Don't ever stop. Well Done Mate ! Be Well! Stay Healthy ! 🙏🙏 Jim and Harriet. Richmond, Va.

[@OffGridBliss]

Great video and spectacular drone footage! Laos is so beautiful. 😊

[@nhemekeovorabouth3420]

Amazing first wife how lucky is that Hmong man👍

[@lisiusabok4534]

Beautiful Riverside resort with tasty breakfast. A heartly talk of two wives. That is cool man.

[@STR123able]

Impressive episode! .... And two wives and 12 children!

[@NowinLao]

Impressive man 😁

[@bobm1353]

Why can't the rest of the world get along like that family does .. amazing

[@Fredroc57]

What a wonderful world it would be...

[@kateg1137]

You can bet they have some barney's like everyone else especially with 12 kids 😁

[@NowinLao]

@@kateg1137 hmmm.. imagine two wives on ya case 😏😝

[@timwynn6079]

@@kateg1137 imagine feeding 12 upbringings and paying for college tuition fees in North America. I need Elon Musk level of wealth for that LOL

[@Day.Of.The.GroundBreaker]

@@timwynn6079 If everyone pitches in as a real family should -- then excessive millionaire wealth isn't necessary, would be more helpful but certainly not necessary. As he said in the video while talking to the polygynous husband -- having a well rounded *solid* house and being responsible to take care of wives is a must. Polygyny is a lot more common than you would think, even in the west, it is just not publicly seen, I should know all of my wives agreed to it, some even without me asking. Notice I mentioned *'wives',* not baby mamas or girlfriends. One of my wives lives in Savannakhet and she also reminisced about her father who would talk to her about days of old and having large families.

[@gordo191]

Mate its Bathurst this weekend and we have the same amount of rain you are having , We are in for a few good bingles I reckon , That was a great video one of your best , two wives no thanks it took me 35 years to get rid of one haaa

[@NowinLao]

Hahaha can always count on you Gordo for a laugh 👍 Yes.. Bathurst will be very interesting this year 😁

[@nesmith777]

I love the work that you do Todd. Most of these families live in isolated areas so there is no one who can go see them and help them out with bare necessities.

[@NowinLao]

Thanks for the support Ne 🙏

[@ftkinsella]

Wow! You don't find many understanding women like that around. He's a very lucky man. Cheers mate!!!

[@NowinLao]

No. You certainly don't mate. Hope ya doing well mate 🙏

[@stevedobson7837]

A beautiful and simple life. They are the lucky ones.

[@PM-oe5mk]

Seeing your question on the plain bowl of water, the answer is this: In a traditional Hmong meal there's always a bowl of plain boiled vegetable (winter squash, beans, peas, etc...) served with the water it was boiled in. This is used as a palate cleanser as you eat. You and NeeNee only got plain water because they probably didn't have anything readily available to boil for this palate cleanser dish. Even Hmong people here in the U.S. still serve this plain dish at the table, but they serve it in each individual's cup/glass.

[@LTC76]

Rice and water hmong traditional food

[@juans3728]

Neenee ia just as beautiful when she wakes up in the morning.🥰🥰🥰

[@peternorth5176]

@6:13 Wow, The drone footage here is just breath taking! I need to visit my country one day. Laos is just beautiful!

[@NowinLao]

Yes you do Peter. Be warned.. it'll be very hard to leave once you're here 😉

[@peternorth5176]

@@NowinLao Haha Fo shoo!! The music goes perfect with the drone footage too. Trancy music i like 😄

[@carolrampling862]

Beautiful video start to finish. Thanks Todd and Neenee 🙂

[@ericviessmann7507]

What a blessed man to have multiple wives! 🙏🏻

[@sscc587]

My brother had a friend whos dad has 7 wives.

[@sherylgergen6672]

What a lovely family! Double the fun with so many precious children! Gorgeous footage of the karst, villages and love the black and white photography! Gallery worthy👍

[@altonwilliams7117]

Awesome! The drone footage is spectacular too! 🇱🇦

[@Jordy120]

Hey Todd and Neenee. I agree about the rain. I love rainy days, unless I'm on the Suzuki. Nice to see the B&W stills again Todd.

[@LewisC-g4i]

What a beautiful people and country! I have several Hmong friends here in California!

[@hmooblauj9527]

Another great video...thank you for always giving

[@lyradm1]

the story just keeps getting better and better.

[@spirittaos]

Another great video with cultural insights. Love the black and white pictures at the end. Thank you.

[@michaelmorgan3415]

Great outro Todd! I really love the photo montages set to music. The first family on the tractor vehicle is National Geographic material a great shot. Nene is a gem, although I'm not sure if she'd be keen on the mia noi situation, she wondered why you were asking so many questions about it........ lol

[@NowinLao]

Thanks Michael. Lol.. in my defense, I was only asking questions I knew you guys would want answers to 😉😝 Nah, she's all good mate. Neenee's a gem 👌

[@2justbeme666]

Thank You ! To you and Nee Nee. I am coming to Lao in 3 months. Luang Prabang, Nam Bak (visiting GF family a little bit North of there) and Vientiane. So, whilst I have been subscribed and watching you for maybe 18 months it is very special now! I have visited Hmong and Zhao people in Vietnam several times - and these people in this area seem quite affluent in relative terms to what I have experienced? Keep up the great content !

[@paularussell7798]

Wow it's great what you did for the family. We are Australian Retired in Thailand but you make Laos look very attractive. Keep up the great video 🙂

[@NowinLao]

Hey Paula.. 👋 Thank you from across the creek 😁

[@НатальяПлискин]

@@NowinLao That was not long ago the mighty Mekong river...

[@scottbaker9007]

Another great video guys, what pretty landscape , those black and white photos are just the best images, thanks for sharing, cheers from Australia.

[@NowinLao]

Thanks Scotty 😁👍

[@teoschatz8430]

🤗🙏! Sweet situation, and they’re happy. Beautiful song at the end. Thank you. Have a great weekend.

[@Macjohn1419]

Absolutely brilliant video, as always, mate. The photo of NeeNee looking out of the window is priceless. Stay safe and healthy always. Thanks again for sharing.

[@harryv6752]

Awesome; As a Hmong American born in the US in the late 70s and who's never been to my parents homeland to visit, it's a welcome sight to see. Would love to visit someday. Good stuff there. Respect! And subscribed. ✌️

[@NowinLao]

Thanks Harry 😁👍

[@prescottosegie]

Good video keep up the good content 😎💪🏾

[@geofferyrobertson6608]

Stunning Drone footage ... a good job , see you at the Academy Awards !!

[@niamtou2577]

Thanks brother Todd and nee nee,followed you everywhere.

[@niamtou2577]

Hi nee nee and brother, peng is always polite and very nice. He doesn't talk much with me most of the time we talk about education and business but I did all the talking. So don't worry if he doesn't talked. Thanks.shao vang st.paul.mn 🇺🇸.

[@Yvonmoua]

Wow... this village is beautiful view to the mountain side huh!

[@nengmoua9935]

Very noble of you may God Bless you and live long Prosper.

[@johnfitzpatrick5627]

Well Done Guys. You Brighton up that Beautiful Family.

[@zoahxiong9914]

Dominating Hmong Male but my Grandfather had 3 wives that he loves very much. Hes not here anymore and my 1st grandmother(My father's mother) isn't either. I have 2 grandmother's left. 1 has 8 kids and 1 can't have kids.

[@vangmoua8082]

Todd, I truly enjoy watching your videos even if it's something simple. Thanks for sharing your adventures and especially helping out the Hmong community there in Laos. I plan to do what you're doing in Laos when the time is right, but keep up the good work. It's very common for Hmong men to marry 2 or more wives as long as they can afford to. A lot of men do it because they can whether they can afford to or not. Hmong women traditionally don't have a say and it's been a practice for centuries. Even the Hmong men in the US today still marry multiple wives. Of course that's double trouble, but if they can manage it, it still happens. You mentioned that you often get the response "Aw" when you said Nyob Zoo (Hello) to Hmong people. "Aw" just means "OK". Just an acknowledgement.

[@geofferyrobertson6608]

the B/W Snaps at the end with the music sets your video off on a good note compared to others ... another TOP job mate keep it up

[@bryanjohnson7193]

Hello I liked the video found it very interesting and the black and white photos 👍

[@yota20ret]

Come to America some Hmong men have 3 wives! 😂😂😂

[@nobueno3514]

Quit snitching

[@yota20ret]

Quit bitchin

[@MrJohnnyb853]

Wow, fantastic video.. I loved the kind geature of giving the clothes to the family. You can see that they are a much loved family..

[@geofferyrobertson6608]

can't beat the rain over there , top looking spot that 3 rivers

[@owensharp7575]

the black and white photos end the show with a smile thank you

[@nicoletorel8818]

Hello TODD and NEYNEY,What a beautiful video that reveals to us what life is, and that makes us stop complaining about our fate, we.....poor Westerners.💕

[@ersatzethan5370]

Beautiful chaos, brother...haha....loved it! Love them!

[@Fredroc57]

Not much for me to say that has not already been said about this one. The B&W photos with the music are something I do enjoy. I'm thinking those kids should be introduced to the game of cornhole or some horseshoes that'll keep'em busy for hours on end. A beautiful family.👍🙏

[@chrissonnenschein6634]

An epic video Todd & Neenee! Not even any particular thing I can point my finger to!? If nothing else, simply stunning scenery.... Cheers❣️

[@NowinLao]

Cheers mate, thanks you 👍

[@rfpeace]

I remember when I was around their age and I used to get mad if I got cloths for Christmas or my birthday, I wanted toys Only! These kids are truly happy and grateful just to get a new shirt! Thanks for sharing cheers! ron:)

[@markforrester1888]

What beautiful country. It reminds me of monument valley in the USA before it was a desert.

[@davidmuas4614]

hmong men love women alot they like spend time with there wives every day

[@nraughmoobyaj8088]

I will move to Laos in the future so I can marry 3 wives (not just 2). 😂😂

[@dyaaong6030]

Wow the town was beyond beautiful!

[@antruok4950]

Another interesting and informative video - happy people - living simply - Thanks T 👌🙏

[@cottontop7253]

Sometimes you answer questions I didn't know I had. Or maybe ones I never knew who to ask. Very well done. Your B+W photos still move me each time... Thanks

[@NowinLao]

Haha well that's a good thing.. right? 😉 Cheers mate, much appreciated 😁

[@saigongriffin]

Another great video!

[@TubTechGuru]

Howdy from the US. A long time subscriber and been enjoying all your videos. Beautiful drone shots! Keep those drone shots coming!👍

[@NowinLao]

Thank you! If you like drone shots.. hang around for Sundays video ( hmm Sat night for you guys 😉) You'll love it! 😋👍

[@TubTechGuru]

@@NowinLao Thanks! Can’t wait! Wishful list: If possible, can you post some 4K videos (both drone & regular videos)? I would love to see all those beautiful places in 4K.

[@scotbownes5627]

Wow - the stills at the end are great 👍

[@andyfisher7772]

Wow man, your photography skills are fantastic, you’ve got quite a talent. Mee Mee is very beautiful, the camera sure likes her.

[@juans3728]

Todd her T-shirt said free the bears, by your eyes you were thinking of freeing her bareness.🤣🤣😂😂

[@anthonymctigue9038]

YA LOVELY GOOD NATURED PEOPLE JOY PEACE AND LONG LONG LONG LIFE .FROM ME IN WEST OF IRELAND

[@zakirhussainabbasi7072]

Thank You so much for very informative video 👍 Watching from Islamabad Pakistan

[@NowinLao]

Hi 👋 Hope you're well there 👍 Thanks for commenting

[@lyradm1]

Such a different philosophy of life and they are all happy. That's all that matters.

[@guillermomontoyo]

Todd, I always love taking my breafasses near the river when backpacking in Laos.

[@Disgruntled_Ex-Hippy]

Very touching story. Good job.

[@yeocm5912]

😍😍😍 2 wives 👍👍👍

[@gabreiellawissell7310]

1 of your best videos i love it thanks Mate

[@NowinLao]

Glad you enjoyed it, thank you

[@tonysamsenthaikhambaoxaych8507]

Nice video and great job on covering this topic as the east is opening up more and more and western society is getting more exposure to the east than ever before. Polygamy is still pretty common in asia especially in the rural areas where material and resources depends on everybody thriving and working together collectively just to get by 🙏🙏🙏

[@davepb5798]

Really enjoyed this one.

[@NowinLao]

Thanks Dave 👍

[@jonboybilly]

28:55 Todd, they are acknowledging your “Hello” greeting by giving an expression that is similar to “yes”.

[@mckoylach1622]

It’s such a beautiful sceneries

[@PovYaj66]

I really enjoy your video. You have the best life. That's my goal, to retire, travel and enjoy life to the fullest. I would love to visit Laos, we left Laos in 1976.

[@zakirhussainabbasi7072]

Nature Beauty So Beautiful

[@lymaytongpao2786]

Good on you Todd we like your film

[@Hangover-ry9bo]

This was a wonderful story😀😀

[@brianpoffley1771]

You ask the question that intrigues us all. I'm told I need to be able to provide a second house to begin with.

[@tswvxyastswvyeej5510]

Hmong people choose to live in the highest mountains because they can have clean water, stay cool, and avoid the flood. Hmong drinks water straight from the stream, no boil no filter.

[@vincemoore3970]

Glad you two ate at Hmong house

[@AgatNative]

Btw I started watching you in KZbin today on my husband’s Firestick acct! You have educational vids to share to learn about a different culture!

[@NowinLao]

Thanks Arleen 😋

[@scotbownes5627]

I love the mountain villages 👍🙂

[@pookeyhutchison7838]

Well Todd ol mate you have exceeded yourself once again. A bloody good insight into Lao daily life and the scenery is freaking amazing. The other joint you stayed at was my first point of call but again you have changed my mind mate. What a bloody good setup. And ol mate with the two big girls well what a bull he is throwing 6 boys and 6 six girls. I take my hat off to him.

[@NowinLao]

Yeah I know ay.. bloody good strike rate with 6 of each 👌 Absolutely stunning area mate, you won't go wrong no matter where you choose 👌😁

[@pookeyhutchison7838]

@@NowinLao Well ol mate is top notch quality bull.

[@cscm5563]

Todd, you need to ask NeeNee if you could marry another wife.

[@sarahwatson4760]

Wish I could go there one day.

[@mryang3644]

It's known and OK in the hmong tradition to marry more than 1 wife. As long as u can afford and as long as the rest of the wives are OK, u can have as many as they are ok with.....

[@XiongShena123]

I am following your channel now

[@NowinLao]

Thank you Vichan. Video 3 times a week 🤔

[@vonglo4587]

Great video as always. Polygamy is practiced in our culture. It may work there but not so much in America. I appreciate your videos as I am Hmong and had never been there. I still have family there, alot. It's really cool to see this.

[@jingjingmaster8138]

hi, i tried to translate some hmong people comments on different videos by the google translator, but the results don't make any sense. do you know aonother hmong translater?

[@vonglo4587]

@@jingjingmaster8138 unfortunately, no. I can speak it very well but to write it, no.

[@az00001]

Polygamy is practiced among all ethnics even white American in America today. Africa, Europe, North and South America and all Asia practice polygamy due to their cultures, believes, religions, traditions and just plain old crave for more.

[@vonglo4587]

@@az00001 very true. We can barely stand to deal with one headache, let alone two. 😉

[@НатальяПлискин]

@@az00001due to mens' nature.

[@Midwest..]

Lucky man 🤗

[@sifounsoumetho9815]

Beautiful place.

[@kateg1137]

Beautiful stills at the end ❤

[@daoyang223]

It's nice to see a westerner take an interest in Hmong people. It's crazy how polygamy is so engrained into the Hmong culture and identity. I'm surprised you can handle the humidity. The dense jungles of Laos can be merciless. Nice video btw! I enjoyed it!

[@georgeoo2250]

Two wives r few buddy.I have seen Mon got 5wives buddy,the real.😁😁😁😁😁

[@TheHmongcgi]

You should visit the Hmong massacre bridge.

[@NowinLao]

Haven't heard of it.. where abouts is it?

[@jonnybnice]

This is so interesting. Thank you for taking us around and learn about how different lao people/ tribes think. How they see the world and how they live their lifes. It is my biggest dream now (since my wife is from Savannakhet) is to retire in Laos in the future. But until then, I have you to teach me about their cultures, wich I find extremely fascinating. Love your channel :)

[@NowinLao]

I have no doubts you'll enjoy it as much as I do when your time comes. Glad you're enjoying the videos and getting something from them. Thanks for watching and commenting. Take care

[@LittleSaint425]

Wtf he has two wife and I got no wife. I got to go to Lao xD

[@KennoRob]

Interesting story . Kenno

[@sunvaj6754]

There is nothing wrong with 2 wives. Just don't mess with them.

[@wallyade5121]

Another great video. The kids in that village need a bat and ball or a tennis Raquet, just something they could all play with.

[@DLIX2DCLI]

Men let's be honest. 2 or more women is better than one 😄😄

[@NowinLao]

Hahaha doubling the odds of getting a good cook 👌

[@NowinLao]

@kxthlist Sshhh 🤫