I want to share an exciting and fun upcoming event that means a lot me and my
community.
Please-save-the-date:
1st Hmong American Day Celebration--MN 2013
Saturday, May 11th, 2013. 12-8pm. $5 parking fee.
Fort Snelling State Park
101 Snelling Lake Road St. Paul, MN 55111
Throughout the Vietnam War, the Hmong fought alongside the US-CIA in Laos. On
May 14th, 1975, the US withdrew their forces and the country of Laos was lost
to the Communist Pathet Lao party. The new regime immediately declared ethnic
cleansing against the Hmong for their cooperation with the US and as a result,
the Hmong-US military base Long Cheng fell to the Pathet Lao and a killing
spree would take the lives of 1/3 of the entire Hmong-Lao population.
In honor of the Hmong people’s contribution and sacrifices during the Vietnam
War, Governor Mark Dayton will proclaim May 14th, Hmong American Day in
Minnesota.
Join us at the first annual Hmong American Day Celebration to learn about Hmong
American history and experience cultural activities and food.
This event is open to the public.
Highlights:
• Stage program with cultural dance, music, & speeches by special guests
• Veteran Appreciation Presentation
• Keynote Speaker: MayKao Hang, President & CEO, Amherst H. Wilder Foundation
• Hmong & American children’s activities
• Hmong Odyssey—experience a re-enactment of the Hmong exodus.
• Photo Gallery with rare images of General Vang Pao and the Secret War
• Bring your own picnic food & activities to enjoy!
Presented by Hmong American Day Committee
If you have any questions or would like to know how to get involved, please
contact me at <email obscured>.