Lao Family Community Empowerment

11/04/2025

✨ The countdown is on — just 4 days left until the Stockton Hmong New Year Festival 2025! Don’t miss out on the celebration, community, and fun! See the flyers below for more info!

11/03/2025

Come support our Miss Hmong Sunshine girls at Stockton Hmong New Year!

11/02/2025

🍎 Free Food Distributions This November in San Joaquin County!
The San Joaquin County Human Services Agency’s Food For You Program will host free food distributions on Nov. 5, 6, 18, 19, 20 & 21, 2025 at 22 locations across the county.

📍 Find a site near you by zip code
🥫 Items include canned goods, rice, pasta & more
✅ Open to San Joaquin County residents who meet income guidelines

⏰ Food is first come, first served — supplies may run out early!

More info ➡️ Contact: Paul Daveluy, Program Coordinator
209-953-FOOD/ sjcfoodforyou.org

10/31/2025

Come celebrate with us at the Stockton Hmong New Year evening party! 🎉Tables are still available for purchase! Please reach out to [email protected] for more info.

10/19/2025

First day of practice with the little Miss Hmong Sunshines! They have been working so hard and are excited to be on stage very soon!

10/06/2025

🎶 Dance Competition Update 🎶

🔥 WOW!! That was FAST! 🔥

In less than ONE HOUR, all 10 dance team spots for both Junior and Senior divisions are officially FILLED! 😱💃🕺

The excitement is unreal — we can’t wait to see the creativity, energy, and talent hit the stage at the Stockton Hmong New Year Festival on November 8–9 at the San Joaquin County Fairgrounds! 🙌✨

📣 Registration is now CLOSED.

🔴 For all Dance Teams who registered: Coordinator Sunshine Xiong will be reaching out soon to confirm your team’s status and share next steps. 💫

Follow and like our page for more updates!

10/05/2025

🔥 DANCE TEAMS - IT’S YOUR TIME TO SHINE! 🌟

The Stockton Hmong New Year Dance Competition 2025 is ON! 💃
📅 Nov 8–9, 2025 | 📍 SJ County Fairgrounds

Two divisions. Two rounds. One stage to show what you got.

⚠️ Only 10 teams per division — spots fill FAST!
🕛 Deadline: Oct 17, 2025

Scan QR Code on flyer below to register! 👉

Let’s LITE up the stage! 🔥✨

08/02/2025

Registration is now open for Miss Hmong Sunshine !

UPDATE as of 8/4/2025

📣 Registration is NOW CLOSED for the Miss Hmong Sunshine Pageant at Stockton Hmong New Year! 🌟 We have reached full capacity.
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We’re accepting only 15 participants (ages 4–10) — first come, first served!
Spots will go fast, so don’t wait to sign up! 💖

👑 Celebrate confidence, culture, and fun!
📲 Apply now by scanning the QR code or using the link.

https://forms.gle/vKKBL4WpnjPVeFNx5

Please note: Due to limited capacity, only 15 participants will be accepted for this event. You will be notified via email or phone if your child has been selected to participate following the registration process.

Registration opens August 1st, 2025 at 6:00 PM and closes October 25, 2025 at 11:59 PM. Registration may close sooner if we reach full capacity for participants before then.


Lao Family Community Empowerment

07/02/2025

🌟✨ Introducing Miss Hmong Sunshine! ✨🌟

We’re excited to announce this non-competitive pageant for young girls ages 4-10!

This pageant will be happening during the Stockton Hmong New Year Festival on November 8th and 9th at the San Joaquin County Fairgrounds.

👑 This isn’t your typical pageant. Every girl is celebrated!
Miss Hmong Sunshine is all about:
💖 Building confidence from the inside out
🌸 Embracing Hmong heritage
🌈 Letting each child’s personality light up the stage

📩 Questions? Email us at [email protected]

✨ Follow Miss Hmong Sunshine for more details to come! Please like and share this post with friends & family! Let’s make this a beautiful celebration of culture, confidence and community for our young girls!

07/02/2025

📸 Calling All Photographers!

Are you an aspiring artist wanting to enhance your portfolio, or a seasoned professional looking to give back to the community?

We're seeking 2 photographers to join our team and capture the vibrant essence of the Stockton Hmong New Year Festival on November 8-9, 2025.

Capture unforgettable moments while enjoying a fun-filled experience—apply now and let your creativity shine!

📅 Dates: November 8–9, 2025

📍 Location: San Joaquin County Fairgrounds, Stockton, CA

🎟️ Perks: Free entry, meals, night party access, promo features, & more!

💼 Position: Volunteer Event Photographer

🖼️ Your work will be credited & featured on our social media + event materials!

To apply or for more info, scan the QR code in the flyer or click the direct link below.

📧 Apply by Sept 12, 2025

📩 Questions? Contact LC Her: [email protected]

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/199JBmzA_shTp6swpM-HdOP-KnPwJKnAiI7qkI2bChK0/edit

02/19/2025

01/25/2025

Thanks to the Central Valley Asian-American Chamber of Commerce (CVACC), the San Joaquin County Fairgrounds along with other partner organizations for hosting a fantastic mixer and for including us. We greatly appreciate the continued support from the Fairgrounds' CEO, Daniel Castillo and Event Planner, Laura Garcia. We're excited to announce a 5-year contract to host the annual Stockton Hmong New Year at the San Joaquin Fairgrounds in the years to come!

Big thanks to our dance group, Ntxhais Vam Meej, and their coach Ms. Khou Lor for showcasing Hmong culture through dancing at the mixer.

Save the date! The Stockton Hmong New Year 2025 will be held on November 8-9, celebrating the 50th year of Hmong in America, and the return of the Pageant Competition after a 20-year hiatus. Stay tuned for more info! 🎊