Welcome to Hmong Ohio Mutal Association Inc. (HOMAI)
Jan 22, 2011 12 AM
All clan meeting at Firestone Library Jan 22 2012 at 12 AM.
All officers, clan representatives and elders are required to be there.
All members will need to attend. Due from clan representatives are family
roster and graduate names of members in this coming year (high school and
college). Topics will include New Year party, expenses estimate,
membership fees, New Year details, contact information and continuation of Hmong
school.
2011-2012 Ohio New Year
Novemeber 12
The Hmong Ohio Mutual Association, Inc (HOMAI) is hosting our 2011-2012 New Year festival November 12, 2011 from 10 AM to midnight at the Knights of Columbus (2055 Glenmount Avenue, Akron, Ohio). This is opened to the public. All are welcome to attend.
The Hmong New Year is traditionally held a month before the end of the year usually after the end of the harvest as a time of celebrating, feasting and joining -- more in tunes of a Thanksgiving than a New Year.
This year we will be hosting a Hmong Idol singing contest. All performances must be in or at least half in Hmong.
Come and enjoy a full day of traditions, songs, dance, food and fun.
Date: Saturday November 12, 2011
Time: 8AM to Midnight
Place: 2055 Glenmount Avenue, Akron, Ohio
For a flyer and complete schedules, click
here.
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