Hmong 50 Festival creates space for unique St. Paul celebration
Hmong 50 Festival at the Minnesota State Capitol
The Twin Cities' Hmong community celebrated 50 years since their arrival in the United States.
ST. PAUL, Minn. (FOX 9) - On Saturday, many in the Twin Cities’ Hmong community gathered in St. Paul to celebrate the 50th anniversary of their arrival in the United States.
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Hmong 50 Festival at the Minnesota State Capitol
Big picture view:
The Hmong 50 Festival had the look and feel of a street fair outside the Minnesota State Capitol.
A variety of Hmong attire, food, and music were on display throughout the day.
What they're saying:
"It’s a big deal for us that we’ve been here half of a century already," Ge Yang told FOX 9.
What you need to know:
The event is happening on Saturday and Sunday from 11 a.m. until about 8 p.m.
What's next:
Sunday’s schedule includes a fashion show with Hmong designers, and "a demonstration of Sepak Takraw and many artisan and craft making merchants with Hmong inspired products."