St. Paul resident Chai Lee recalls the moment his father broke down in tears after finding a long-lost friend at J4, the Hmong community’s nickname for the annual festival. The event draws thousands of Hmong people from across the world for two days of athletic competitions, music, food, and much more.

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Chai Lee is a proud Saint Paul resident who went to Humboldt High School on the West Side. He works in the leadership field in the nonprofit sector and loves to bike and watch movies at the theaters.