Glenbeulah native, Congressman Glenn Grothman has introduced a bipartisan resolution with several representatives from around the country which recognizes the cultural and historical significance of the Hmong New Year. Grothman stated in a news release, “Wisconsin is the state with the 3rd highest Hmong population and I am privileged to represent one of Wisconsin’s largest Hmong communities. Each year I attend the New Year celebrations in my district.” The Hmong New Year is traditionally celebrated at the end of the rice harvest season in Laos and Southeast Asia in late November and early December. In the United States, the Hmong New Year traditions have carried over, occurring from October through December, and have become significant celebrations for Hmong Americans and many others.
