Here, '苗' (Miao) refers to the ethnic group living in southern China and parts of Southeast Asia (equivalent to Hmong/Miao).
彼女は苗（ミャオ）の出身で、年に一度故郷の祭りに帰る。
She is from the Miao people and returns to her hometown festival once a year.
苗の伝統音楽には独特の楽器が使われる。
Traditional Miao music uses distinctive instruments.
資料館で苗の歴史や服飾について学んだ。
I learned about Miao history and clothing at the museum.