Tuesday, October 31, 2017

Soul Calling

Welcome Back! Today I will be discussing about Hu Plig or also known as, Soul Calling. This is a tradition that we do since way back.
   When doing Soul Calling, it usually take place by the door. It is to let the spirit know that it is where it will be entering. Soul Calling is accompany by a chicken for sacrifice afterward for the spirit to eat for the long journey home.

    Soul Calling is usually done when someone is recovering from a sickness or when there is a newborn baby in the family or when you just got marry into a new household or when you have a major surprised that really scared you. This Soul Calling is to let your spirit know that you are safe and that it should come home to which was your body. It is to lead the spirit back home and let you recovered.
    Hu Plig or Soul Calling usually takes place next to the front door, but it can also took place to where you were badly scared that your spirit might of either flew away or got stuck there. Soul Calling is one of the major ceremony that we Hmong people do. When Soul Calling is taken place, we will use poetic language. 


Well until next time! Bye!

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