The article tells of changes in dress of the Hmong in North Queensland, Australia. The author analyzes the process of change in the Hmong’s traditional costumes based on the cultural globalization concept. Diverse and complex phenomena in cultures that have been exposed to globalization occur in various countries and regions. Thus cultural globalization creates networks with no clear centers or boundaries. Cultural influences move in all directions; and regional centers have become more important as producers and markets (p. 120).
In the new Australian social context, cultural meanings and significance of the Hmong’s costumes have encountered major changes, reflecting a change of their social identity. The fact that their contemporary costumes and accessories originated from various countries indicates the dynamism of these changes, making their costumes a kaleidoscope in both form and function. Therefore, the Hmong’s costumes in Australia have been transformed significantly (p. 115).