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.
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 🙏
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.
@@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.
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
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.
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.
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👍
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
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.
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 !
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! 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.
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 🇺🇸.
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
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.
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.💕
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.👍🙏
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.
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:)
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.
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 🙏🙏🙏
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.
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.
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.
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?
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.
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.....
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 :)
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
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!
Nyob zoo ib tsoom me phooj ywg, lub ntiaj teb no yuav loj thiab dav los yog muaj siab hlub tiag .ces lub ntiaj teb yeej tig los kom sib cuag tau.ຊ.ວ.USA.
This resort, Three Rivers looks beautiful. Is this open to foreigners? We’ll be in Laos in January 2023. Would love to meet you two and see some of the places you’ve shown.
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.
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 🙏
@@NowinLao Mr Pheng mate 😆
@@neeneelaolife7131 check mate! 🤣😂😝
@@mtnmandeluxe5429 don't you start mate! 😝
Canada is only about 2 hours north from st. paul mn
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.
Great video and spectacular drone footage! Laos is so beautiful. 😊
Beautiful Riverside resort with tasty breakfast. A heartly talk of two wives. That is cool man.
Amazing first wife how lucky is that Hmong man👍
Why can't the rest of the world get along like that family does .. amazing
What a wonderful world it would be...
You can bet they have some barney's like everyone else especially with 12 kids 😁
@@kateg1137 hmmm.. imagine two wives on ya case 😏😝
@@kateg1137 imagine feeding 12 upbringings and paying for college tuition fees in North America. I need Elon Musk level of wealth for that LOL
@@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.
Impressive episode! .... And two wives and 12 children!
Impressive man 😁
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
Hahaha can always count on you Gordo for a laugh 👍
Yes.. Bathurst will be very interesting this year 😁
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.
Thanks for the support Ne 🙏
Beautiful video start to finish. Thanks Todd and Neenee 🙂
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.
@6:13 Wow, The drone footage here is just breath taking! I need to visit my country one day. Laos is just beautiful!
Yes you do Peter. Be warned.. it'll be very hard to leave once you're here 😉
@@NowinLao Haha Fo shoo!! The music goes perfect with the drone footage too. Trancy music i like 😄
A beautiful and simple life. They are the lucky ones.
Thanks brother Todd and nee nee,followed you everywhere.
Awesome! The drone footage is spectacular too! 🇱🇦
Wow! You don't find many understanding women like that around. He's a very lucky man. Cheers mate!!!
No. You certainly don't mate.
Hope ya doing well mate 🙏
the story just keeps getting better and better.
Another great video guys, what pretty landscape , those black and white photos are just the best images, thanks for sharing, cheers from Australia.
Thanks Scotty 😁👍
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.
Rice and water hmong traditional food
Stunning Drone footage ... a good job , see you at the Academy Awards !!
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👍
Another great video...thank you for always giving
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
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 👌
Neenee ia just as beautiful when she wakes up in the morning.🥰🥰🥰
Another great video with cultural insights. Love the black and white pictures at the end. Thank you.
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.
🤗🙏!
Sweet situation, and they’re happy.
Beautiful song at the end.
Thank you. Have a great weekend.
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 !
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
Hello I liked the video found it very interesting and the black and white photos 👍
What a beautiful people and country! I have several Hmong friends here in California!
Well Done Guys.
You Brighton up that Beautiful Family.
the black and white photos end the show with a smile thank you
Wow... this village is beautiful view to the mountain side huh!
What a blessed man to have multiple wives! 🙏🏻
can't beat the rain over there , top looking spot that 3 rivers
Nature Beauty
So Beautiful
Very noble of you may God Bless you and live long Prosper.
It’s such a beautiful sceneries
Good on you Todd we like your film
Beautiful chaos, brother...haha....loved it! Love them!
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. ✌️
Thanks Harry 😁👍
Thank You so much for very informative video 👍
Watching from Islamabad Pakistan
Hi 👋 Hope you're well there 👍
Thanks for commenting
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..
YA LOVELY GOOD NATURED PEOPLE JOY PEACE AND LONG LONG LONG LIFE .FROM ME IN WEST OF IRELAND
Very touching story. Good job.
1 of your best videos i love it thanks Mate
Glad you enjoyed it, thank you
Howdy from the US. A long time subscriber and been enjoying all your videos. Beautiful drone shots! Keep those drone shots coming!👍
Thank you! If you like drone shots.. hang around for Sundays video ( hmm Sat night for you guys 😉) You'll love it! 😋👍
@@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.
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 🇺🇸.
An epic video Todd & Neenee! Not even any particular thing I can point my finger to!? If nothing else, simply stunning scenery.... Cheers❣️
Cheers mate, thanks you 👍
Good video keep up the good content 😎💪🏾
Another interesting and informative video - happy people - living simply - Thanks T 👌🙏
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 🙂
Hey Paula.. 👋
Thank you from across the creek 😁
@@NowinLao That was not long ago the mighty Mekong river...
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
Haha well that's a good thing.. right? 😉
Cheers mate, much appreciated 😁
Wow - the stills at the end are great 👍
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.
This was a wonderful story😀😀
My brother had a friend whos dad has 7 wives.
Another great video!
Really enjoyed this one.
Thanks Dave 👍
Wow the town was beyond beautiful!
I am following your channel now
Thank you Vichan. Video 3 times a week 🤔
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.💕
Todd, I always love taking my breafasses near the river when backpacking in Laos.
What beautiful country. It reminds me of monument valley in the USA before it was a desert.
Wow man, your photography skills are fantastic, you’ve got quite a talent. Mee Mee is very beautiful, the camera sure likes her.
Glad you two ate at Hmong house
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.👍🙏
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.
Wish I could go there one day.
Interesting story . Kenno
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:)
28:55 Todd, they are acknowledging your “Hello” greeting by giving an expression that is similar to “yes”.
Btw I started watching you in RUclips today on my husband’s Firestick acct! You have educational vids to share to learn about a different culture!
Thanks Arleen 😋
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.
I love the mountain villages 👍🙂
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 🙏🙏🙏
hmong men love women alot they like spend time with there wives every day
Such a different philosophy of life and they are all happy. That's all that matters.
😍😍😍 2 wives 👍👍👍
Beautiful place.
Beautiful stills at the end ❤
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.
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 👌😁
@@NowinLao Well ol mate is top notch quality bull.
Lovely people and country. I would like to visit there some day. Question, is there a mosquitoe problem?
I wouldn't say a problem.. no more than any other SEAsian country 👍
Lucky man 🤗
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.
You ask the question that intrigues us all. I'm told I need to be able to provide a second house to begin with.
Come to America some Hmong men have 3 wives! 😂😂😂
Quit snitching
Quit bitchin
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.
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?
@@jingjingmaster8138 unfortunately, no. I can speak it very well but to write it, no.
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.
@@az00001 very true. We can barely stand to deal with one headache, let alone two. 😉
@@az00001due to mens' nature.
Todd her T-shirt said free the bears, by your eyes you were thinking of freeing her bareness.🤣🤣😂😂
I will move to Laos in the future so I can marry 3 wives (not just 2). 😂😂
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.....
Another great video. The kids in that village need a bat and ball or a tennis Raquet, just something they could all play with.
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 :)
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
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!
You should visit the Hmong massacre bridge.
Haven't heard of it.. where abouts is it?
the nr one dad. Respect
Nyob zoo ib tsoom me phooj ywg, lub ntiaj teb no yuav loj thiab dav los yog muaj siab hlub tiag .ces lub ntiaj teb yeej tig los kom sib cuag tau.ຊ.ວ.USA.
This resort, Three Rivers looks beautiful. Is this open to foreigners?
We’ll be in Laos in January 2023. Would love to meet you two and see some of the places you’ve shown.
Yes, sure it is 👌
He’s good man!