Hmong New Year Celebration Hmong New Year is celebrated with great funfair and festivity. People generally look forward to the day with great enthusiasm and religious fervor. The Hmong New Year is a time of rest from harvest and work, a time for Hmong people to start new lives, new beginning. It is generally observed over a period of ten days with large family gatherings and live music. On New Year's Eve, the Hmong mark the occasion with the advent of traditional ritual ceremony called "lwm sub or qaib". Hmong New Year celebrations in Laos focuses on activities such as bullfights, traditional sports like kato, soccer, volleyball and topspin. The Hmong New Year celebration is also believed to be a good time for marriage. Come Celebrate with Us! Thursday November 20, 6 - 7:30 p.m.     *Raffle     *Student Showcase     *Music     *Food Fundraiser! All proceeds go directly to help fund transportation for Franklin Hmong elder playing an instrument. Painting by Kao Ly Thao students for class field trips. Bring your family and friends! All donations accepted. Admission: $2- adults/ non-students                    $1- Franklin students                    *all kids under 5 are free Sponsored by the Franklin Community/ Family Involvement Committee and partnership with Hmong American Partnership