Merced Hmong New Year 2024 Celebration. Those interested in heading to the fairgrounds can expect to eat tasty food, play. The downtown merced lao new year celebration will highlight the culture and heritage of the lao people, which were solidified during the reign of the ancient lan xang.

The new year’s celebration brings in visitors from across central california, and even out of state. Merced lao family was formed to provide social work assistance, adult & youth programs, educational, arts and craft and cultural programs.