H’mong people celebrate Lunar New Year

While the common Lunar New Year is still a month away, the H’mong Lunar New Year falls in the 12th month of the old year.

H’mong villages in the country are bustling with people pounding rice to make cakes and holding rituals to their ancestors, in addition to other preparations.

The H’mong Tet holiday lasts for 3 days, which are filled with celebrations includes dances, beauty pageants and sporting events.