Hmong American Day celebration held in southeast Fresno

Saturday, May 11, 2024
FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) -- An event in Southeast Fresno was celebrating culture this Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month.

Hmong American Day was held Saturday at the Fresno Center on Kings Canyon Road.
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The day was to celebrate the 49th anniversary of when the first wave of Hmong refugees arrived in the United States.

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There were food booths, resources, arts and crafts and cultural performances.
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The day honors the diverse identities, cultural legacies, and historical contributions of the Hmong community.

It also aims to inspire the younger generation to embrace their Hmong heritage.



The Fresno Center says this is a great way for the community to enjoy Hmong Culture.
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