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Title: So what exactly is this Hmong American New Year in St. Paul this past weekend?
Post by: Solemn Wind on November 11, 2019, 11:56:29 AM
Even with Hmong star power like Koos Loos from Laos there seems to be not very many people.
Title: Re: So what exactly is this Hmong American New Year in St. Paul this past weekend?
Post by: lexicon on November 11, 2019, 12:58:13 PM
Even with Hmong star power like Koos Loos from Laos there seems to be not very many people.

Well when each clan feels like they NEED to host one, people get exhausted.

Just like the Summer festivals, the more events there are, the smaller the crowds.

It used to mean something when there was only 1 or 2 and if you missed it, you missed it.
Title: Re: So what exactly is this Hmong American New Year in St. Paul this past weekend?
Post by: theking on November 11, 2019, 04:38:59 PM
Even with Hmong star power like Koos Loos from Laos there seems to be not very many people.

Never heard of "Koos Loos" so his/her "star power" must not be that big.. ???
Title: Re: So what exactly is this Hmong American New Year in St. Paul this past weekend?
Post by: lexicon on November 11, 2019, 04:44:43 PM
Never heard of "Koos Loos" so his/her "star power" must not be that big.. ???

It's a big, big world out there.

The bigger the fishbowl, the bigger the fish.
Title: Re: So what exactly is this Hmong American New Year in St. Paul this past weekend?
Post by: DuMa on November 12, 2019, 02:52:09 AM
maybe it is a mask party for hmong veteran's day parade party. 

Like unannounced flea market, just take it for what it is.  A free show for all and a much needed event for the community to enjoy. 

I can't use the word "support" when it comes to these events but if there is hmong food and I'm hungry, I'm game. 
Title: Re: So what exactly is this Hmong American New Year in St. Paul this past weekend?
Post by: lexicon on November 12, 2019, 02:49:47 PM
Same foods, same places and often times the same group of people attending.

If you have too many preparties, few will make it to the real party.

Title: Re: So what exactly is this Hmong American New Year in St. Paul this past weekend?
Post by: VillainousHero on November 13, 2019, 02:09:41 AM
Is there ice fishing?
Title: Re: So what exactly is this Hmong American New Year in St. Paul this past weekend?
Post by: Dok_Champa on November 14, 2019, 02:44:42 PM
Looks pretty empty by the sitting areas:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yWyWIYuQkU0 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yWyWIYuQkU0)
Title: Re: So what exactly is this Hmong American New Year in St. Paul this past weekend?
Post by: Cali Guy on November 14, 2019, 02:50:37 PM
Hmong New Years are business oriented for a long time now and not cultures focused. Missed the 80s when New Years were celebrated genuinely.
Title: Re: So what exactly is this Hmong American New Year in St. Paul this past weekend?
Post by: Visualmon on November 14, 2019, 02:55:08 PM
Hmong New Years are business oriented for a long time now and not cultures focused. Missed the 80s when New Years were celebrated genuinely.

Yeah it seems to run like a flea market mix with circus carnival where dollies and soda drinks are forbidden 😂