Bringing in the New Year by celebrating Lahu New Year. It’s been over a decade since I’ve been home during this time, and returning with my own little family made the moment incredibly special and bittersweet. The Lahu New Year is a time of renewal, gratitude, and togetherness for the Lahu people. It marks the closing of the old year and the welcoming of a new one with hope, blessings, and a fresh start. Traditionally, families and communities come together to honor their ancestors, give thanks