Hmong New Year Archives - Tulsa Flyer

People enter the annual Hmong New Year celebration in Inola, Oklahoma, Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026. You take a shot of sparkling juice and an egg to replenish your spirits and welcome in the new year. Credit: Libby Hobbs / Tulsa Flyer — Credit: Libby Hobbs / Tulsa Flyer

Inola is the heart of Hmong New Year. Take a look inside Oklahoma’s celebration.

by Libby Hobbs October 19, 2026October 19, 2026

Every October, thousands of Hmong people nationwide travel to rural Oklahoma for a celebration full of dancing, food and tradition.

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