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Nor Chia (Hmong New Year)
Street address: Muang Luang Prabang, Khoueng Luang Prabang, Laos
Mailing address: Luang Prabang Provincial Service of Information and Culture, Thanon Sisavangvong, Ban Pakham, Muang Luang Prabang, Khoueng Luang Prabang, Laos
Telephone: 856 (0) 71 212044, 856 (0) 71 212111
Fax: 856 (0) 71 212044
E-mail: kbounkhong@hotmail.com
Contact: Singkham Phommala Director, Luang Prabang Provincial Service of Information and Culture
Telephone: 856 (0) 20 997 0021 (mobile)
Dates and duration: November, one week
Celebrated in all Hmong communities around the country commencing with the full moon in November, this festival is celebrated particularly in Oudomxai, Xieng Khouang, Luang Prabang and Vientiane Provinces, where special celebrations are held involving colourful displays of traditional costumes, music from traditional Hmong instruments, the mak khon (cotton ball) throwing ceremony, crossbow ceremonies and traditional games such as ox fighting and spinning top races.
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