Sisters Darling, Alisha, Mina and Betsy Yang came from Stockton to Sacramento’s Cal Expo with their mom, cousin and friend to celebrate their culture at the Hmong New Year festival on Friday. They wore coordinated outfits that their mother had purchased for them. Cathie Anderson [email protected]

This year's Minnesota Hmong New Year celebration, held at St. Paul’s RiverCentre, marks 49 years since the first Hmong refugees arrived in the U.S.

Minnesota's Hmong community is celebrating the New Year. It's an opportunity after the harvest season to honor traditions and introduce others to the culture. Photojournalist Ray Campos has a look at the celebration.