We were fortunate enough to find ourselves celebrating with the community on the final night of the Aid Expedition. It was Chol Chnam Thmay, which is Khmer Tet, or Lunar New Year. The women of the community spent the entire day preparing the feast and it was truly an amazing and joyful occasion. Something I was so glad to be a part of.
The food was outstanding.
Five children received awards and recognition for their art work in the Little Red Fairy art contest that Catalyst sponsors. They each received scholarship money to continue their schooling.
There was a fashion contest - three groups of people consisting of 3-4 women and one man. The winner was the group that was the most fashion forward group as decided by applause from the audience.
There can't be New Year celebration without a dragon dance.
I thought the chickens in this basket were for dinner, but thank goodness they were for the "Catch the Chicken" contest instead. Our kids got thumped by the Vietnamese kids in this contest. The chickens merely got tortured, instead of served up for dinner.
This little girl slayed me - she was so darned cute. She was into everything was was everywhere. 
Calling it a night. An Chi getting on the bus and heading back to the hotel.
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