Karen Organization of Minnesota

Karen New Year 2765
2026-01-01 10:00 - 16:00 (America/Chicago) | Washington Technology Magnet School, 1495 Rice Street, Saint Paul, Minnesota, 55117, United States
Join us to celebrate Karen New Year 2765, a time to honor our culture, traditions, and community spirit. Save the date for January 1st, 2026 in St. Paul, Minnesota.
Bring your family and friends for an unforgettable day of music, dance, and unity. Let’s welcome the new year together with pride and joy!

Join us on January 1, 2026, at Washington Technology Magnet School in St. Paul, MN, for our annual Karen Traditional New Year celebration! This is more than just a celebration, it’s a meaningful gathering to bring our people together, unite in a safe space, and celebrate our rich heritage.
Expect a joyful day filled with traditional games, prizes, and a FREE meal at noon. Bring your family and friends… everyone’s invited!
For sponsoring the event:
SPONSOR CONTACTS:
PO EH (651) 363 – 9359
ALICE (651) 202 – 3108
Have question about the event?
EVENT CONTACTS:
THARA EH TAH KHU (651) 460 – 0668
THARA NAY HTOO (651) 529 – 5066
KYAW KYAW LWIN (651) 417 – 2650
Organized in collaboration by the Karen Culture Organization of Minnesota, the Karen Community of Minnesota, and the Karen Organization of Minnesota.

Karen Culture Presentation - ONLINE!
2026-02-20 11:00 - 12:30, 2026-04-17 11:00 - 12:30, 2026-06-26 11:00 - 12:30, 2026-08-21 11:00 - 12:30, 2026-10-16 11:00 - 12:30
Are you interested in learning more about Karen (K’nyaw) culture? Join us for our Karen Culture Presentation online every other month.
During this presentation, participants with learn about the Karen (K’nyaw) history, culture, and resettlement in the U.S. We will explore the history of the Karen and how they became refugees, and discuss how the Karen have adapted to life in the U.S. We will also give a brief overview of Karen culture, covering everything from food, to clothing, to family, to communication styles, and more. Come with open ears and any questions.
This presentation will be delivered online. RSVP on Zoom to one of our upcoming sessions to receive the link:
RSVP here
*Suggested donation of $15 to help cover staff time and preparation:
Donate here
Want to request a presentation for a different date tailored to your group? Please see our Karen Culture Presentations page for more details and to fill out a request.
