Married in Head-to-Toe Silver
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 4 ต.ค. 2024
- In migrant Miao culture, silver is more than just a piece of jewelry-its symbolism runs deep through tradition, history and experience. As a migrant minority, the Miao people historically used silver as a method to carry their wealth. Today, it is considered a good luck charm and a symbol of high status. Parents begin to collect pieces of silver for their daughters from the moment they are born. On their wedding day, Miao women wear incredible headdresses, accessories and clothing handmade with silver.
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That's anti were wolf armor
Lmao
Bella in her wedding be like.
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!
The Chinese really like Miao culture and have been pushing it in the mainstream. Aduo is a Zhuang/Xong? pop singer in China.
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.
Liu, it must be temptation for robbers.
liu travis so basically you re explained the video lol
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.
@@niamtxiv
I like your take on it.
@@ivannovotny4552 I don't. Seems like a crock to me.
I love how frosty and pure the silver is 🌬❄️
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.
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.
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.
@@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
That’s how Iron Man wants to get married
kremit the frog no kermit that’s how the Silver surfer wants to get married
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. ❤️
They aren't you they're Hmu. Although they have a beautiful culture it is not yours to claim.
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
They're intentionally modest compared to other cultures. I think that's beautiful in its own way, less flashy.
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.
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.
@@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
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
Beautiful crown.
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@@doctorlove3536 ikr
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.
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.
2:38 this is so true and sad
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
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.
@@davidb5205 Hahaha! listen to this flip flopping globalist hypocrite! 😂 Peace out.
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).
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
They must have a hell of a time keeping it from oxidizing
Steve Martino silver doesn't rust
@@olliealger-obelia6842 No, but it tarnishes real fast
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.
@@olliealger-obelia6842 Interesting, thanks for the info
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.
Silver is indeed symbolic to the Miao people, or known as Hmong people here in the USA. My mom have many luggages of silver.
Yes!!!! I, for one, have always thought silver to be more beautiful than gold and these silver workers are on point!!!! Absolutely beautiful ❤️
China has about 56 minority groups and they are all beautiful.
That is impressive metal work.
*I would like to get Married in Flex Tape Head to Toe*
*NOW THAT'S A LOT OF MARRIAGE*
Event Horizon r/whoosh
@Event Horizon They meant the tape brand called Flex Tape, it's pretty obvious all tape flex. It's goddamn plastic!
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.
Always fascinated with the Miaos and their silver accessories. Super excellent craftmanship! I really need to see one with my own eyes!
Just go to a Hmong(Miao) New Year event.
When you're hmong and you FINALLY see your culture
Zaku Kasima I was waiting for them to speak in Hmong...! Slightly disappointed.
Zaku Kasima they’re Miao not Hmong
@@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
June Sok, Hmong are Miao!
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...
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.
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!
These are my people 😊
Are you male/female? Will you also wear silver/have your wife wear silver for your wedding? So cool, such a unique look !
@@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.
@@rickiexVery well said.
Compared to expensive modern wedding dress now, atleast if you need to you can melt it down and sell it.
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.
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!
Damn werewolves must freak out at the sight of that.
Just a note, I got the idea of werewolves from another comment
YASS WHERE MA HMONG/MIAO PEOPLE ATTT??
OMG your profile pic...is that I love yoo?
she is wearing my debt
Very pretty. Typically, we wear gold in Chinese weddings. I like this better.
*Spanish conquistadors intensify*
😂
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Not in China 😂
i love this channel ❤️ there’s so much beautiful stuff i wouldn’t know about without it
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.
They live in isolated mountains.
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
Silver has always been better than gold
Nah. Gold > Silver hands down
Me: look at this jewellery
Scrooge McDuck: HOLD MY BEER
Been there. Amazing place and good people
She looks beautiful! 😍
That's an absolute skill, absolutely beautiful!!
Ahhhh I love her message at the end where she talks about keeping the culture for minority groups! ❤️
oh, but majority groups don't get to keep their cultures? ;D
The Miao.... and Hmong Chinese... how lovely.
No darling they're Hmu Miao.
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
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.
Vampires can never touch her.
Curious cultural practice.
*Imagine* how good her leg strength must be :-)
That's some heavy stuff to carry tho😮
3 hours straight she said
@@eliwinx147 yeahh😂I wouldn't be able to walk like that even for 5 minutes 😂😂
Yeah. Imagine being fat and having to carry >30 extra pounds 24/7 for years at a time... hahah...ha.
Badass! Not just the silver.
Also the pride & respect for ones culture parents & relatives.
29 thumbs down... Haters
Cool story, interesting custom. Thanks.
Lovely video! Please go to Okinawa! They're culture is so intriguing and you guys could do some amazing work!
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.
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.
@@clarechang3149 Are you criticizing her comment about globalism by attacking me instead?
Get bent.
This is the big PRC, not Taiwan.
China. Privileges to minority groups.
That's golden.
My beautiful Miao/Hmong people of Guizhou Province, China. Lovely video.
Any Hmong out there
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Yes but not them.
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Absolutely beautiful!
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.
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.
@@niamtxiv Thanks for the information then! The silver looked so thin I assumed it would be light like the silver I wore.
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.
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.
Hope she has a good wedding!
When payday hits and you start buying unneccercary things 👑💸🙅🏼♀️
This is honestly very beautiful and something I would like to just try on.
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! 😃
Yes, Hmong are known as Miao in China. This is a subgroup of the Hmong people.
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.
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 .
id take this over a shabby big dress and a dinky little ring any day
Truly a crown fit for a queen.
This girl is intellegent
Beautiful
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
Adrian Lynn Hahaha
Ah, that's what my wedding was missing. My wife-to-be walking in with wads of bills stuck to her.
I was waiting for her to speak Hmong!
Since i played Kessen for ps2 like a few days ago, i would not be suprised, especially the head piece being that big
Real nice hat
No joke it is pretty cool
Wow, so beautiful.
I really love the song
The bride: wear silver
The groom: paint whole body with silver
So beautiful
YAAAS; WE, HMONG PEOPLE CAN RELATE!
“Doc this is heavy.”
oOoOoOh yeaH something about Miao culture
Amazing
WOW 😯 beautiful
I’ll tumble trying to walk with it 😂
Came through drippin
When crush says i love silver
That’s like armor
Title reads " in head to toe" ..more like head to waist 😏
She could be wearing more under the dress. lolol
but no, yeah.
"Head-to-_Toe_ Silver"
But no silver in her shoes!!
When you are fluent in mandarin but you still catch yourself reading subtitles. Lol
i have a wooden figurine that looks almost identical to her.
makes sense
Well, this answers my question about which country/culture values silver as much as India(ns) value gold
Nice video :D
Isn't all that silver heavy?
That’s a marimba in the background btw.
-high school band marimba player
Isn't it funny what different cultures find important (including our own)?
When the stats of armor matter more than the look
She could charge into Battle with all of that.... ATTTTTACCKK
That's one way to keep werewolves away
Vampires can’t do very well there
Diamond armor next pls
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Miao is an umbrella term the Chinese government used to group a few non-related, ethnic minorities in Southern China; which includes the majority Hmong. Did the hmongs there have representation for this? Some hmongs in America have a hard-on when they hear that they're lazily referred to as Miao, in china.
bro if china were to break down the miao category into its many groups there would simply just be too many escpecially since some groups are virtually consitent of a dozen or so people. This isnt only for miao but all the other ethnic minority groups being used as umbrella terms. Its a bit like what we have in australia i guess. All the indigennous are called aborigines even though they have over 500 different groups. Its simply inefficient to keep track.
Where did the Miao migrate from and when?
The Miao people migrated from eastern China and settled in southwestern China. During the last dynasty of China, they were forced into southeast Asia.
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.
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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.
The name of music please?