W.6.6

Finger bells (Tswb neeb) often tied with red or white strings is part of the Hmong Shaman tools used to to travel into the spirit world, heal people, and/or fight off evil and lost spirits.

Hmong Religion (Shamanism)

Students will gain an understanding of Shamanism in Hmong communities and analyze the challenges to cultural identity and cultural preservation amidst diasporic experiences.

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