The 44th-annual Minnesota Hmong New Year Celebration brought over 20,000 people to the St. Paul Rivercentre this weekend.

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.

The Sheboygan community came to North High School ready to celebrate Friday morning. It marked the start of the Hmong New Year. Here's what people can look forward to on Day 2.

Roughly 25,000 to 30,000 people are expected to attend the celebration on Saturday and Sunday at Saint Paul RiverCentre.