May 1, 2025

Hmong American Day 2025 to Celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the Hmong Migration to the US and Honor the Cultural Legacy of the Hmong Community.

You are invited to join The Fresno Center, in partnership with Fresno State, Lao Veterans of America Institute and Special Guerrilla Unit Veterans, for Hmong America Day 2025 at Fresno State, an event that pays tribute to the rich heritage, resilience, and cultural legacy of the Hmong community.

What: Hmong American Day 2025 will celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Hmong people’s migration to the United States, a key celebration that honors the difficult journey of the Hmong people from Southeast Asia, their courage during the Vietnam War, and their resettlement in America, and their achievements in the last five decades.

When: May 3-4, 2025 (2 day event)

May 3 Interviews 8:00 a.m. Fresno State Peace Garden (north of Fresno State

Library) Ribbon Cutting 8:45 a.m.

Where: California State University, Fresno

5241 N Maple Ave, Fresno, CA 93740

Event Highlights:

• Recognition of the Special Guerrilla Unit Veterans

• Recognition of the Lao Veterans of America Institute

• Recognition of key Fresno Hmong leaders, parents, and youth

• Cultural food

• Cultural dance & Entertainment

• Arts & Crafts

• Recognition of friends and family that helped resettle in the U.S.

  
  

As we mark the 50th anniversary of the Hmong community’s migration to the United States, we honor the incredible journey of resilience, sacrifice, and achievement. Fresno is proud to be home to one of the largest Hmong populations in the nation—a vibrant community that has enriched our city with culture, service, and leadership. From the bravery of the Special Guerrilla Unit during the Vietnam War to the vital contributions of Hmong Americans across every sector of our city, we are forever grateful. This milestone is not only a celebration of history, but a tribute to the legacy and future of the Hmong community in Fresno and across the nation.”

– Fresno Mayor Jerry Dyer

Quote Clovis Mayor Vong Mouanoutoua

Pao Yang

“Hmong American Day is not just a celebration of our past, but a promise to future generations that our stories, our struggles, and our contributions will never be forgotten. We are grateful for the support of our community partners, honor 50 years of resilience and achievement.” like

• Fresno State

• FUSD

• Sierra Health Foundation

• Amazon

• Lao Veteran’s of America Institute

• SGU Veteran's & Families of California

• The James Irvine Foundation

• EECU

• US Bank

• City of Clovis

• Donaughy Sales

• City of Fresno

• Darden Architects

• Fresno Chaffee Zoo

• Cultural Arts Rotary Club of Fresno

• HND A HAP Subsidiary

• Stone Soup Fresno

• Clovis Toyota

• RISE

Quote Fresno State President

Quote Misty Her

About The Fresno Center :

The Fresno Center is a community-focused non-profit organization who has served Fresno’s multicultural, multilingual and refugee community by providing critical support services since its inception in 1991. Founded out of necessity to help displaced Southeast Asian refugees learn how to adapt to a new country and learn a new way of life, the organization has grown, expanding its work to also provide social and mental health services, culture-based services, translation services, crisis services and more to empower Fresno County, including high-need un-served, underserved and immigrant populations. The Fresno Center also provides support to local businesses, organizations and the County of Fresno, serving as a cultural broker to ensure community engagements are culturally responsive and appropriate for the community. Learn more at www.fresnocenter.org.