Sunday Funday: Celebration of Hmong Culture
Join in a vibrant celebration of 50 years of Hmong resettlement and powerful contributions to Minnesota’s cultural landscape.
All are welcome to experience the richness of Hmong heritage through traditional and modern music and dance performances.
Whether you’re new to Hmong culture or have lived it for generations, you’ll enjoy this celebration that tells the story of the Hmong journey from the mountains of Laos to communities across Minnesota, honoring a half-century of courage, creativity and cultural preservation.
Host
The Celebration of Hmong Culture is hosted by Yengyee Lor. She is the Founder of Faithful Consulting, host of Uncover More Good on 3HmongTV, and a trusted leadership and organizational consultant through which she helps organizations and communities grow stronger through strategy, culture, and heart-centered leadership.
Performances
- Sun Moon & J.I.M
- Sun Moon and J.I.M are a dynamic new duo—Sun Moon with a beautiful voice and J.I.M, a versatile rapper. Blending elements of R&B, hip-hop and soul, their music tells real stories with emotion, purpose and authenticity.
- Nraug Paj Qeej
- Boys ages 8 - 15 who serve the Hmong community as txiv qeej at funerals and also perform at celebrations and special events including Hmong New Year.
- Saint Lydia
- Hmong variety rapper/singer based in St. Paul, Minnesota
- Ammolites
- Dynamic competition group that brings creativity, raw energy and authenticity to every dance, music and spoken word performance.
- DJ Fatal
- Kwv Txhiaj
- YEEJ
- YEEJ is an artist, filmmaker, production designer and singer-songwriter. Films to his credit include “The Wind Always Strikes the Highest Mountain," "Pink Drink,” and "Bitterroot," the latter of which premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival in 2024. His current short film, "BYTE” is in pre-production and scheduled for release in spring 2026.
Food
Enjoy authentic Hmong food from:
The Sunday Funday series features live, family-friendly music and theater performances 5 - 7 p.m. (unless otherwise noted) on Sundays, June 15 - August 10. Look for a show at a neighborhood park near you!
The performance venue has no permanent seating. Please consider bringing a blanket or lawn chair for your comfort and convenience while enjoying the event.
Visit the Arts in the Parks web page to see other fun events in summer 2025!
