Hmong Heritage Festivals Planned Across Vietnam, US

Hmong heritage is carried through traditions including embroidered clothing, textile crafts, music, festivals, close-knit community life and highland markets. In Vietnam, cultural leaders and communities are promoting these traditions both to preserve them and to support tourism and local economic development, while emphasizing the importance of sustainable growth. In the United States, Hmong New Year celebrations bring people together through music, dance, cultural performances and food. Eau Claire’s 2026 celebration also marks 50 years since the first Hmong refugees arrived in the area after the Vietnam War, honoring the community’s history and continued presence.