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SUMMARY:73rd Commemoration of Karen Martyrs’ Day
DESCRIPTION:Join us in the 73rd commemoration of Karen Martyr’s Day\, It will be held this year on August 12th and 13th to commemorate the anniversary of the death of Saw Ba U Gyi (one of the early leaders of the Karen National Union) in 1950. Others who have fought for the Karen are also honored in remembrance of the Karen resistance. \nThis year\, Minnesota’s Karen community will commemorate the event in Austin\, MN\, about a 2 hour drive from Saint Paul. Many Karen families live in the towns of Austin and neighboring Albert Lea\, and leaders hope to see many of our Southern MN families as well as Saint Paul residents coming together. \n\nContact Persons for general information \nNay Htoo (651) 529-5066 \nEh Tah Khu (651) 460-0668 \nWah Paw (507) 318-0809 \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n\nSports Tournament Information \nMen Soccer – 1st place -$7\,500\, 2nd place $4\,500. Register fee $500 + Deposit $100 = $600 \nWomen Soccer – 1st place $2\,000\, 2nd place $1000. Register Fee = $350 \nCane Ball– 1st place – $2\,500\, 2nd place – $1\,500. Register fee = $250 \nVolleyball Men/Women– 1st place $3\,000\, 2nd place $1\,500. Register fee = $300 \nSports Contact: \nKyaw Million (651)442-3351 \nKlo Wah (507) 383-4284 \n\nVendor Information \nFood Vendors – Register fee = $500 \nClothing Vendors – Register Fee = $250 \nVendor Contact: \nDavid (507) 481-7538
URL:https://mnkaren.org/event/73nd-commemoration-of-karen-martyrs-day/
LOCATION:Todd Park\, 11th Street and\, 21st Ave NE\, Austin\, MN\, 55912\, United States
CATEGORIES:Cane Ball,Soocer,Volleyball
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SUMMARY:Karen Traditional Wrist-Tying Ceremony
DESCRIPTION:The Karen Wrist-Tying Ceremony is an annual event held in August. The Karen people tie threads around their wrists as a way to protect themselves from illness and preserve their cultural heritage. Festivities such as a feast and traditional dancing usually follow the ceremony. \nFor more detail about the Events Categories: \n\nSaturday\, Aug 19th:  \nSoccer\, Volleyball\, and Takraw Tournament: 8 am – 7 pm \nConcert: 7 pm – 11 pm \n\nSunday\, Aug 20th \nMAIN EVENT: KAREN TRADITIONAL WRIST TYING CEREMONY: 10 am -5 pm \n\nLearn More about Karen Wrist-Tying Ceremony at: https://mnkaren.org/history-culture/karen-culture/celebrations/ under the Karen Community Events.
URL:https://mnkaren.org/event/karen-traditional-wrist-tying-ceremony/
LOCATION:43695 Peaceful Valley RdHarris\, MN 55032
CATEGORIES:Concert,Karen Tradtional Wrist Tying Ceremony,Soccer,Volleyball and Takraw Tournament
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SUMMARY:Online Welcome Corps Info Session
DESCRIPTION:The Karen Organization of America (KOA) and Karen Community of Minnesota (KCM) will be hosting an online Welcome Corp Program’s information session to be held on August 19 at 11:00 AM Central Daylight Time/12:00 PM Eastern Standard Time for the Karen community. If you want to know more about refugee sponsorship and how to start a process under Welcome Corp Program please join the meeting and ask questions. \nSince this meeting will be held online\, it is open to anyone. \nZoom meeting ID: 850 6257 0766  Passcode: KOA
URL:https://mnkaren.org/event/online-welcome-corps-info-session/
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