In the terraced hills of northern Vietnam, some Hmong villages build what are called corn houses—structures covered almost entirely in golden corn cobs. After harvest, ears of corn are hung or woven onto the walls and roofs, turning the house into a glowing beacon of abundance. During certain months, the entire façade appears like liquid gold from afar. These corn houses reflect the Hmong’s deep respect for the harvest, their gratitude to the land, and a communal identity tied to maize. Within t