The Hmong New Year is a significant holiday celebrated by the Hmong people, an ethnic group primarily residing in the mountainous regions of China, Vietnam, Laos, Thailand, and Myanmar. The festival marks the beginning of a new year according to the Hmong calendar, which is based on a lunisolar system, and usually falls in December or January. The Hmong New Year 2024-2025 will be celebrated from December 26, 2024, to January 2, 2025.
The Hmong New Year is a time for families and communities to come together and celebrate their culture and heritage. Traditional activities during the festival include feasting, dancing, singing, and playing traditional games. It is also a time for reflection and gratitude, as people give thanks for the past year and pray for good fortune in the year to come. The Hmong New Year is an important cultural event that helps to preserve and strengthen the Hmong identity.
