The qeej is a traditional musical instrument played by the Hmong people, It’s a wind instrument made of bamboo with 6 pipes of varying lengths, each producing a different pitch with each pitch having its own specific meaning. It’s considered a symbol of the Hmong identity .But teaching the younger generations how to play the qeej has been quite the challenge, a skill that few practice today. However The Hmong Cultural Center is taking measures to ensure that the instrument and the traditions are preserved for generations to come.
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23 апр 2023