The friendly Miao tribes originated in China. They have a long history of resistance to the Chinese authorities, and are called "barbarians" and "dogs" by the Han Chinese. This conflict has served to instill a quest for freedom deep within every Miao heart. Since the 1800's, many have immigrated to Vietnam, Thailand, Laos, and Myanmar, where they are known as "Hmong". Over the years, they gradually expanded into approximately seventy to eighty separate groups, each with its own dialect, style of dress, and customs...