A look at the Hmong New Year tradition of song poetry
Update: 2025-11-26
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This weekend, the Hmong community in Minnesota will be celebrating the Hmong New Year. This year is significant, as 2025 marks the 50th anniversary of Hmong Americans in Minnesota.
Hmong folk singing is a form of song poetry that is commonly sung around Hmong New Year and other celebrations. Pang Her Vang is the president of the Mong United Equality Association. She’s a culture expert and Hmong elder here in the community and joined Minnesota Now to share more about the tradition of song poetry and also share some songs.
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