A Comparative Study of Hmong New Year Music in China and Thailand : Similarities and Differences

Abstract

Hmong is an ancient nation with a history of five or six thousand years. It originated in China, and after a long historical migration, it is scattered all over the world now. The Leishan area of China's Guizhou Province is the largest Hmong gathering place in the world, and the Khao Kho area of Thailand's Phetchabun is the largest Hmong gathering place in Thailand. The Hmong culture of the two places is in the same line and has great value for comparison. The aim of this study is to find out: 1) What is the current situation of Hmong New Year music in China and Thailand? 2)What are the similarities and differences between China and Thailand Hmong New Year music today? 3)What is the current way to transmission Hmong New Year music?

The results of the study found that: 1)Hmong New Year is government-led and people-centered. It focuses on traditional celebrations and gradually increases modern elements, which can drive regional economic development,2)The music played by Hmong New Year is very different, but the social function is the same,3) One of the most effective ways to transmit Hmong culture today is to enter the campus.

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