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Miao Groups in Southeast Guizhou

Author：Billy Update time：2010-6-30 17:47:27 Hits：

The Miao, or Hmong as they prefer to be called, are thought to have migrated 3000 years ago from an area north of the Yellow River to South Yangze River, and migrated into Guizhou 2000 years ago. During the course of their migrations the Miao diversified into subgroups, known as Black Miao, Red Miao, White Miao, Long-Horned Miao, and Flower Miao, after their style of dress. This is, however, largely a Han classification and few Miao use these names among themselves. In order to make these subgroups clear, we name them according to the regions they are living today, and put their pictures on this web page.
Many Miao continued their migration beyond China, into Laos, Thailand and Vietnam where they are known as the Hmong(or Mong). The Miao have a reputation as independent-minded and rebellious highlanders. Many Miao joined the armed uprising against the Qing government, from 1840 to 1870, which became known as the Miao Rebellion. Numerous Lao hmong worked covertly for the US government during the American(Vietnam) War and settled in the USA after the fall of Saigon.
Miao women are famous for their embroidery and silver jewellery, with each subgroup employing unique styles. An their unique styles often tell people which village or region they come from, it is a special way to find their own people. At festival time, Miao women wear stunning silver jewellery, often piling on five or six neck rings, as well as chains, corns, chest locks and multiple headdresses.

Baidao Style	Pingyong Style	Gaopang Style	Basha Style	Gundong Style
Jiamian Style	Jiaoxia Style	Liangwang Style	Liufu Style	Liuhe Style
Ma'an Style	Pangzhe Style	Qiaogang Style	Rongzui Style	Shuikou Style
Taigong Style	Wuya Style	Xijiang Style	Yahui Style	Yangwu Style
Zhaitou Style	Zhouxi Style	Cengang Style	Baibei Style	Shidong Style
Gong'e Style	Cenzui Style	Fanzhao Style	Fuxing Style	Gaowen Style
Gedong Style	Gulong Style	Jihua Style	Jiali Style	Jiuyang Style
Kaitang Style	Kongming Style	Nanshao Style	Dadong Style