Every year from the first to the seventh day of the first month of the lunar calendar, it is the time of the Miao New Year in Laos, during which the Laotians will organize a grand celebration to celebrate the harvest of the year. From December 25 to January 3, 2021, the Lao Miao New Year celebration will be held.
The Miao are the so-called Lao Song and are one of the three major ethnic groups in Laos. According to sources: the Hmong forced migration to Laos occurred around the beginning of the 19th century, some say between 1810 and 1820; Their influx was a slow and peaceful process, mainly from Vietnam. The part that moved to Laos didn't stay long in Vietnam, perhaps just passing through there; As in Vietnam, they moved to the hilltop as soon as they arrived in Laos, where there would be no struggle with the indigenous peoples living in the lowlands.
According to incomplete statistics, the Miao people of Laos are distributed in Hoa Pan (Sannu), Sian Khouang, Xayaburi, Phongsari, Udum Sai, Luang Prabang, Luang Nam Tha, Bo Gao, Vientiane and Polikan and other Shangliao and Zhongliao provinces. Among them, Sichuan Khouang and Sangnu provinces are the most concentrated.
Whenever the Miao New Year arrives, the Miao people in Laos will hold a grand celebration interaction, and "hydrangea throwing" is a traditional custom of the Miao people in Laos to celebrate the New Year.
During the seven-day carnival of the New Year, Lao Miao boys and girls dressed up, walked through villages, gathered together, and exchanged feelings by throwing "hydrangeas" to each other to celebrate the New Year.
The Chinese New Year is the best time for them to find their other half of life. It is equivalent to a large blind date scene, as long as you are single, you can participate!
Elaborately dressed Lao Hmong girl
Beautiful Lao girl dressed in traditional Hmong costume, carefully dressed up, waiting for the arrival of her sweetheart.
Elaborately dressed Lao Hmong girl
According to tradition, young people can throw hydrangeas to their favorite person, and this is a good start!
Then ask about the specific situation of the other party in a drop and a connection, and gradually deepen the understanding.
Elaborately dressed Lao Hmong girl
In addition to traditional activities, there will also be a Miss Miao beauty pageant, which is also a grand gathering of Miao beauties from all over the country, attracting countless beautiful women to participate every year, Miao ladies wearing their own unique national costumes, through various training and selection, bringing good luck and wonderfulness to the festival.
Below, let Xiaobian take you to see the Miao beauties who look like fairies, which one is your favorite?