Hmong reed pipe (or Hmong flute qeej)

Hmong reed pipe (or Hmong flute qeej) is a universal instrument in Hmong culture. Most of Hmong boys know how to play qeej. When they are 13-15 years old, they already have the qeej on their shoulders whenever they are on the field or go to the local market.
The qeej is very important to Hmong people, if there are things that cannot be said in words, they should use qeej. Qeej players are storytellers, performing centuries-old ceremonial songs. They often dance while they play. They spiral quickly to the left or right, and do complete circles while holding the instrument.
They believe that there's like ghosts, spirits. When you blow the qeej, spirits come after you. And so when you turn around in circles, that's how you lose a ghost, so they can follow you. The qeej is played primarily at Hmong funerals, to pay tribute to the dead. Its purpose is to communicate with the spiritual world by leading the deceased person to its rightful place. If this fails by all means, the deceased spirit may wander back and bring misfortune to the family.
You also might hear it at the annual Hmong New Year celebration, in the festivals or in daily life. It has a sacred role in Hmong culture. It brings the belief in the life, not only showing their artistry but also the spiritual needs.
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