This story cloth shows the history of the Hmong people from China, to Laos, the Secret War, being refugees in Thailand and coming to the United States.

Hmong culture is an everyday part of a Hmong person’s life. It is what identifies him or her as a person.

On patient’s right wrist, you can see the IV and identification band. However, on the left wrist you can see the woven red and white shamanistic spiritual protection bracelet.