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Travel Chiang Rai: Hmong New Year Festival
http://www.hotsia.com > Travel Chiang Rai > Hmong New Year Festival. A trip Mr.Hotsia took to Chiang Khong visiting the Giant Worm Night Market at Ban Jaempong, Ban Ngam Hin, Ban Don Maha Wan, Chiang Khong Songkran Lady, the Pla Buk Spirit Worship Ceremony, Chiang Khong Songkran Water Splashing, Chiang Khong Boat Racing, Chiang Khong Buddha Bathing Procession, Chiang Khong Songkran Alms Giving, and Songkran Merit Making. I have traveled to many tribal areas but only experienced the Hmong New Year festival when I visited Wiang Kaen early this year.
In 2013, the Hmong people, also known as the Miao who migrated from southern China over a hundred years ago, celebrated their New Year. In China, the Hmong are called Miao and number about 10 million. I read this in the Lonely Planet book. At Wiang Kaen, I encountered the New Year festival where they throw black cloth balls. Today's Hmong dress in full traditional attire, and the Hmong girls dress beautifully. The Hmong New Year involves many ceremonies. I don't know all the details, but more information is available on Wikipedia. Each village celebrates the Hmong New Year at different times.
For example, Wiang Kaen held the festival earlier than usual this year. From my perspective, I liked the colorful and beautiful outfits of the Hmong girls. When the girls threw the round black cloth tops, Hmong boys would join in the game, throwing and chatting together. This is probably a time for young men and women to court each other. If you visit Wiang Kaen, be sure to also stop by the Wiang Kaen vineyard. Enjoy an exciting trip with Mr.Hotsia. January 2013. GPS coordinates (POI): 20°0'6.695"N, 100°29'7.02"E and 20°0'6.624"N, 100°29'6.93"E.
Hmong girls' traditional attire. GPS coordinates (POI): 20°0'6.641"N, 100°29'6.059"E and 20°0'6.557"N, 100°29'6.522"E. The spinning tops used in the Hmong New Year festival. Hmong girls' hats from Wiang Kaen. GPS coordinates (POI): 20°0'6.57"N, 100°29'6.444"E. Traditional Hmong girls' attire in Wiang Kaen. Hmong girls in tribal costumes. GPS coordinates (POI): 20°0'6.503"N, 100°29'6.624"E. Black cloth spinning tops used by Hmong girls during the New Year festival. GPS coordinates (POI): 20°0'6.695"N, 100°29'7.02"E.
Wiang Kaen Hmong New Year Festival. GPS coordinates (POI): 20°0'6.624"N, 100°29'6.93"E; 20°0'6.485"N, 100°29'6.617"E; 20°0'6.599"N, 100°29'6.035"E; 20°0'6.641"N, 100°29'6.059"E. Hmong girls dressed for the New Year. GPS coordinates (POI): 20°0'6.557"N, 100°29'6.522"E. Spinning tops at the Hmong New Year festival. GPS coordinates (POI): 20°0'6.57"N, 100°29'6.444"E. Mr.Hotsia's trip to Chiang Khong - Chiang Saen: Wat Phra That Chedi Luang, Chiang Saen Night Market, Mekong Riverside Market in Chiang Saen, restoration of the ancient Chiang Saen city gate, Golden Triangle at night.
Aram Dek Sin, Chiang Saen. 4th Mekong River Bridge Race.
