hullam: the dressing begins!
hullam: *
hullam: pinning the top
hullam: P.'s mother helps her put on the sash
hullam: wrapping the sash
hullam: P.'s mother made these herself
hullam: making sure the sash is right
hullam: finishing touches and pins on the coin bags
hullam: hair = perfection
hullam: fixing the hat
hullam: just tucking a few stray hairs . . .
hullam: all ready!
hullam: M. & P.
hullam: P. & me
hullam: Hmong silver necklaces
hullam: traditional Chinese Hmong clothing
hullam: traditional Thai Hmong clothing
hullam: roasting ducks
hullam: waiting in line for our papaya salad
hullam: fresh papaya salad
hullam: amaaaaaazzzing green papaya salad!
hullam: children wearing traditional Chinese Hmong clothing