Tag Archives: Hmong
Pi Mai Redux
Last month, the country shut down to celebrate the Lao holiday to end all holidays, Pi Mai Lao, or Lao New Year. Time must be flying here, since I feel like I just celebrated the new year…but wait…I did! Since … Continue reading
Hmong New Year
After spending a few days getting acquainted with Phonsavane, I traveled further west in Xieng Kuang Province to Nonghet District, quite close to the border with Vietnam. I went there to capture some photo and video media for two local organizations … Continue reading
Daily Photo: Hmong New Year Dress
Hmong New Year in Nonghet District, Xieng Khouang Province, Laos. December 2012.
Daily Photo: Hmong Village
Luang Prabang Province, June 2011.
Village Trek: A Walk to Remember
A few weeks ago for midterm break, I flew to Luang Prabang with my housemates Nanny and Alex to go on a two-day trek in the north. The trek left from Luang Prabang, which is a fairly sizable city and … Continue reading