- The Hmong New Year Celebration began on Friday and runs through Monday at the Fresno Fairgrounds.
- 2025 marked the 50th anniversary of the first arrivals of Hmong refugees to the U.S. from Southeast Asia.
- Clovis Mayor Vong Mouanoutoua said he wants the next generation to keep the grit that brought success to many in the community.
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The year 2025 marked the 50th anniversary of the first arrivals of Hmong refugees in the United States.
“It’s really important that we obviously celebrate the success that we’ve had here for 50 years. But the other thing is to remember all the hard work, the sacrifices. Our elders have really paved the way.” — Blong Xiong…