Tag: people
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Hmong New Year festival kicking off at Fresno Fairgrounds
An international celebration will bring tens of thousands of people to the Fresno Fairgrounds. FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) — An international celebration will bring tens of thousands of people to the … Full story: https://abc30.com/post/hmong-new-year-festival-kicking-off-fresno-fairgrounds/18318911/
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Twin Cities is known as the ‘Hmong Capital of the World’
The first Hmong family arrived in Minnesota in 1975. In the 50 years since their arrival, an estimated 95,000 to 100,000 Hmong people now call the state home. According to U.S. Census Bureau estimates … Full story: https://www.yahoo.com/news/videos/twin-cities-known-hmong-capital-142523160.html
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The Hmong story cloth: Preserving history with needle and thread
The Hmong use story cloths to document the history of their people and culture. One of the most popular topics for story cloths is the journey of the Hmong people from the Secret War to their … Full story: https://www.fox9.com/doc-9/hmong-story-cloth
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‘We do have this deep power within us.’ After 50 years of struggle, Valley’s Hmong community charts a new path forward
This is the final installment in a three-part series “50 Years in the Valley: The Hmong Journey from War to Home.” Part Three looks toward the future, following the people who are guiding the next … Full story: https://www.kvpr.org/community/2025-12-18/we-do-have-this-deep-power-within-us-after-50-years-of-struggle-valleys-hmong-community-charts-a-new-path-forward
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‘We’ve come such a long way.’ The Valley’s Hmong community at 50: From ashes of war to seeds of hope
Part one of a three part special report “50 years in the Valley: The Hmong Journey from War to Home,” talking to people from all walks of life in the Valley’s Hmong community about the events that … Full story: https://www.kvpr.org/community/2025-12-18/weve-come-such-a-long-way-the-valleys-hmong-community-at-50-from-ashes-of-war-to-seeds-of-hope
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Tony and Kathy Evers share holiday decor, life at governor’s mansion
Volunteers help decorate the residence for the holidays. The Evers family shares how they do it and what it’s like to live in the “people’s house.” … Full story: http://www.bing.com/news/apiclick.aspx?ref=FexRss&aid=&tid=693afe70e0dd43758bbc8ac89e9db7b7&url=https%3a%2f%2fwww.jsonline.com%2fstory%2fnews%2fpolitics%2f2025%2f12%2f11%2ftony-and-kathy-evers-share-holiday-decor-life-at-governors-mansion%2f87605628007%2f&c=12213234954587527972&mkt=en-us
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Man sentenced for Lansing double murder
Dennis Whaley, the man convicted of killing two people in Lansing last year, has been sentenced to more than three decades in prison. Full story: https://www.wilx.com/video/2025/12/03/man-sentenced-lansing-double-murder/
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Suicide prevention training materials in Hmong language launched in Marathon County
A new mental health initiative is trying to reduce language barriers that could prevent people from seeking help. Full story: https://www.wkow.com/news/health/suicide-prevention-training-materials-in-hmong-language-launched-in-marathon-county/article_6f433939-b9f7-4f39-9e28-f4c4a2d8c9aa.html
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Hmong community celebrates its New Year and 50 years as Americans
The two-day event also marked 50 years of the Hmong people living in Minnesota. St. Paul has the largest Hmong population in the country, at over 66,000. Full story: http://www.bing.com/news/apiclick.aspx?ref=FexRss&aid=&tid=692bd52fc92e43978eca21b23440434f&url=https%3a%2f%2fwww.startribune.com%2fhmong-community-celebrates-its-new-year-and-50-years-as-americans%2f601534546&c=2199001396199505641&mkt=en-us
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Thousands celebrate Hmong New Year at Cal Expo in Sacramento
Thousands of people gathered at Cal Expo on Friday afternoon for the first day of Sacramento’s annual Hmong New Year celebration. Full story: https://www.yahoo.com/news/videos/thousands-celebrate-hmong-cal-expo-065519849.html
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‘It’s a big part of my life’: Thousands celebrate Hmong New Year at Cal Expo
Thousands of people gathered at Cal Expo Friday afternoon for the first day of Sacramento’s annual Hmong New Year celebration. Organizers said it’s one of the largest cultural festivals across the … Full story: https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/it-s-a-big-part-of-my-life-thousands-celebrate-hmong-new-year-at-cal-expo/ar-AA1Rnqwf
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‘It’s a big part of my life’: Thousands celebrate Hmong New Year at Cal Expo
Thousands of people gathered at Cal Expo Friday afternoon for the first day of Sacramento’s annual Hmong New Year celebration. Organizers said it’s one of the largest … Full story: http://www.bing.com/news/apiclick.aspx?ref=FexRss&aid=&tid=692bd52fc92e43978eca21b23440434f&url=https%3a%2f%2ffox40.com%2fnews%2flocal-news%2fsacramento%2fits-a-big-part-of-my-life-thousands-celebrate-hmong-new-year-at-cal-expo%2f&c=5136774656371085391&mkt=en-us
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Hmong New Year to be observed in Green Bay area, here’s how to attend
It’s been a packed 50th anniversary of the Hmong people’s resettlement in the United States following the Vietnam War. Many built small businesses on hustle culture and a reverence for their heritage, … Full story: http://www.bing.com/news/apiclick.aspx?ref=FexRss&aid=&tid=6a0008a4d29148409fb53ea66f4a1af3&url=https%3a%2f%2fwww.greenbaypressgazette.com%2fstory%2fnews%2flocal%2f2025%2f11%2f26%2fhmong-new-year-in-ashwaubenon-marks-50th-anniversary-of-resettlement%2f87372646007%2f&c=2327530146586313325&mkt=en-us
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Students celebrate Hmong culture and resilience
Culture, history and art filled Grant Union High School as people across the community joined together to celebrate the Hmong New Year. Full story: https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/students-celebrate-hmong-culture-and-resilience/vi-AA1QwGdE
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‘What we have now is our voices’: Students celebrate Hmong culture and resilience
On Saturday, culture, history and art filled Grant Union High School as people across the community joined together to celebrate the Hmong New Year. Ivory Xiong and Shyanne Moua are … Full story: http://www.bing.com/news/apiclick.aspx?ref=FexRss&aid=&tid=691a08ee162c46dd8a2d419aad3c8a2d&url=https%3a%2f%2ffox40.com%2fnews%2flocal-news%2fsacramento%2fwhat-we-have-now-is-our-voices-students-celebrate-hmong-culture-and-resilience%2f&c=7842308657716774700&mkt=en-us
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Wausau Hmong New Year celebrates 50th anniversary of Hmong people in the US
The Wausau Hmong New Year celebration is returning this weekend – bringing together families, culture and tradition. Full story: https://www.waow.com/news/wausau-hmong-new-year-celebrates-50th-anniversary-of-hmong-people-in-the-us/article_86982b0e-d139-4fca-a7ad-ca578ead207b.html
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‘I waited all my life’: Elderly indigenous people struggle for Thai citizenship
At 93 years, Chungyung Bekaku did not think she would get her Thai citizenship after having lived all her life in the hills of northern Thailand among other ethnic Akha people who are largely regarded … Full story: http://www.bing.com/news/apiclick.aspx?ref=FexRss&aid=&tid=690cd9eff2d447e59ac9144f488c99ea&url=https%3a%2f%2fwww.reuters.com%2fworld%2fi-waited-all-my-life-elderly-indigenous-people-struggle-thai-citizenship–trfn-2020-11-02%2f&c=10805555383236126544&mkt=en-us