Customs of the Hmong New Year

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Whenever the end of the year is nearing, there are many traditions that the Hmong people have to do to welcome the new year. Instead of giving summaries to the many customs of the Hmong New Year, here some are links to outsideĀ resources that have great in-depth information aboutĀ it:

1. Traditions, rules, and ceremonies during the Hmong New Year

2. Old FolktalesĀ 

3. Hmong Shamans

Hmong New Year is first celebrated in the home then with the (last name) clan to the outside community.Ā The HmongĀ welcome the new year by honoring their ancestors to receive their blessings from them, families, friends, and others for health, good luck, wealth, and a new beginning. It involves community gathering from young to elderly to feast, celebrate, and engage in fun activities.