FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Fresno, California -- The annual Hmong International New Year celebration begins December 26, 2011 thru January 1, 2012 at the Big Fresno Fairgrounds.  Guests from afar and near will be in our midst.  General admission is $3.  A reception will be held on December 24, 2011 from 6:00 pm - midnight at the Fairgrounds to welcome guests and dignitaries.

The Hmong International New Year celebration is opened to anyone of any age and remains one of Fresno's most anticipated event and biggest attendance draw.  Since coming to the Central Valley in the late 1970's, the Celebration has been a part  of Fresno's main traditions.  Approximately 100,000 people will have participated in this celebration by the week's end.  There will be Hmong arts and crafts and non-stop entertainment with the biggest attraction being "pov pob," a ball tossing game that one could potentially win a partner for life.

Come one, come all -- for the ethnic food, free entertainment, and proud display of Hmong culture and friendship.  Partake in the pov pob game.  Who knows, you might find your life partner!

In memory of General Vang Pao, the Big Fresno Fairgrounds, in collaboration with Hmong International New Year Foundation, Inc., will erect a statue of the late Hmong Leader overlooking his military base, Long Cheng.  The unveiling of this memorial will be at the Pavilion within the Fairgrounds on December 27, 2011.
 
For more information, contact:
 
Chong Za Her  (559) 487-1012
Charlie Vang   (559) 803-1026
Pao Fang        (559) 312-3024

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