White Hmong youth playing catch ball in Houa Khong Province

Photographer

Sage, William

Date

• 1971

Summary

• Young boys and girls and men are tossing small balls back and forth as part of the Hmong New Year celebrations in the White Hmong village of Nam Phet (PC 5752) in Houa Khong Province. It is a traditional game played at New Year's, and is often a courting tradition. Note the typical Hmong house in the background covered with thatch.