Hmong New Year celebration also marks 50 years in America

The Brief

  • The United Hmong Family, Inc. organized the 45th annual Minnesota Hmong New Year event.
  • Thousands gathered at the Saint Paul RiverCentre over the weekend.
  • The celebrations also marked 50 years of Hmong people in America.

ST. PAUL, Minn. (FOX 9) Music, food and laughter filled the air at St. Paul’s RiverCentre over the weekend.

Thousands gathered for the 45th annual Minnesota Hmong New Year celebration, and to honor a major community milestone.

Celebrating history and culture

The backstory:

This year marks 50 years since Hmong people came to the United States.

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