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Article: Hmong New Year Festival Should be Restored for Future Generations
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- December 14, 1994
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Moua Yang, Shoua; Xiongpachay
Asian Pages
12-14-1994
OPINION: Hmong New Year Festival Should be Restored for Future Generations
In Laos, the Hmong New York Festival was traditionally held on the first day of the waxing moon of the twelfth month of the year with social and cultural functions.
Precisely, the New Year Day began at the first rooster's crowing of that day, which was about 3 a.m., when each member of the family threw drops of old water out from their house. At the same time, buckets of fresh water were taken from the wells signifying the arrival of the new year and anticipated good luck in the coming year.
The festival was the only celebration which was shared by the whole ...