Hmong New Year in Chiang Mai culminates in a day-long celebration together by twelve local villages. We were privileged to attend with our cameras.
Walking down the hill for the parade, Hmong New Year 2013 at Mae Sa Mai
Parade, Hmong New Year 2013 at Mae Sa Mai
Parade, Hmong New Year 2013 at Mae Sa Mai
Parade, Hmong New Year 2013 at Mae Sa Mai
Parade, Hmong New Year 2013 at Mae Sa Mai
Parade, Hmong New Year 2013 at Mae Sa Mai
Parade, Hmong New Year 2013 at Mae Sa Mai
Parade, Hmong New Year 2013 at Mae Sa Mai
Spectators seeking shade, Hmong New Year 2013 at Mae Sa Mai
Young girl in festive hat, Hmong New Year 2013 at Mae Sa Mai
Dressed in Harajuku style, Hmong New Year 2013 at Mae Sa Mai
Dry season footwear, Hmong New Year 2013 at Mae Sa Mai
The Heels Tribe, Hmong New Year 2013 at Mae Sa Mai
Posing with foreigners, Hmong New Year 2013 at Mae Sa Mai
Popular male singer TBD, Hmong New Year 2013 at Mae Sa Mai
Popular female singer TBD, Hmong New Year 2013 at Mae Sa Mai
A Pentax moment, Hmong New Year 2013 at Mae Sa Mai
Flirty catch game, Hmong New Year 2013 at Mae Sa Mai
Kasma handing out candy, Hmong New Year 2013 at Mae Sa Mai
Candy smile, Hmong New Year 2013 at Mae Sa Mai
Candy customer, Hmong New Year 2013 at Mae Sa Mai
Candy customer, Hmong New Year 2013 at Mae Sa Mai
Candy customer, Hmong New Year 2013 at Mae Sa Mai
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Thanks for the photos – I was amazed by the heels some of the women were wearing. And, much to my disappointment, no picture of you. :(