MADISON, Wis. — Madison College hosted a Hmong New Year celebration at the Truax Campus on Saturday.
After a virtual gathering last year, Saturday’s in-person event consisted of live musical and dance performances, and vendors selling Hmong cuisine and other goods.
“Our intent is really like how do we create learning opportunities,” event organizer Masaya Xiong said. “For not just the Hmong community, but those who want to know more about community, want to learn more about cultures, traditions, and celebrations.”
A 2019 survey found that Wisconsin’s Hmong population made up about 29% of the state’s total Asian-American population.
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