IuMien
Iu Mien is an ethnolinguistic group within the Hmong-Mien language family. They are primarily found in southern China, especially in Yunnan and Guangxi, and in Southeast Asia, including Vietnam, Laos, and Thailand, with a sizeable diaspora in the United States, Canada, France, and Australia. The Iu Mien speak the Iu Mien language, a member of the Mienic branch of Hmong-Mien; the language has multiple dialects and is often learned alongside regional lingua francas in everyday life.
Historically, the Iu Mien trace their roots to settlements in southern China and migrated into Southeast Asia
Social organization often emphasizes kinship and clan networks, with ceremonies and festivals tied to agricultural cycles
In modern times, Iu Mien communities participate in the broader societies of their resident countries while