Sunday, December 7, 2008

Fresno Hmong New Year Festival

December 26-Jan 1. Fresno Hmong New Year Festival. Fresno Fair Grounds 1558 N 9th Street, Fresno CA 93703 Contact Info: (209)384-7384 http://www.hmongnewyear.us/

Vendor Applications: Vendors who wish to reserve a booth space may contact HINY immediately. Demands for booth spaces are extremely high. To reserve your favorable spot, contact us today. Please contact HINY at the following:1558 N. Ninth StreetFresno, CA 93703Ph: 559-487-1012 Fax: 559-487-1015

This event is held at various cities in California, Wisconsin and Minnesota at various times late in the year.Since the Hmong arrived in the United States in 1975, Hmong Year Celebration has become a part of American culture. Of all such events, the celebration in Fresno remains the largest of its kind.In order to prepare for the huge Hmong Celebration, Hmong International New Year, Inc. was selected by the community to organize this festive, cultural event.Hmong International New Year is a non-profit organization founded to preserve Hmong cultural heritage, to promote collaboration and understanding among Hmong and other groups, and to build bridges with the world community.The spirit of community cooperation is reflected in how the New Year is organized and conducted. Since the beginning, the event has been organized and operated mainly by volunteers

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