09/27/2024
As the traditional HMong wedding season wraps up, I want to share this wedding song called "Zaj Tshoob Tav Nyuj Tuaj & Tav Nyuj Mus Kaw". Sung by Tuam Zeej Xyooj and Tub Xyooj Vaj.
The context of these two songs signify a transfer of two cows from the groom's parents to the bride's parents. Historically, HMong used cows for weddings when we still occupied what is today China. In Laos we used silver bars and here in the United States we use cash as representation.