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SUMMARY:Karen New Year 2765
DESCRIPTION: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. \nBring your family and friends for an unforgettable day of music\, dance\, and unity. Let’s welcome the new year together with pride and joy! \n  \nJoin 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. \nExpect a joyful day filled with traditional games\, prizes\, and a FREE meal at noon. Bring your family and friends… everyone’s invited! \nFor sponsoring the event:\nSPONSOR CONTACTS:\nPO EH (651) 363 – 9359\nALICE (651) 202 – 3108 \nHave question about the event?\nEVENT CONTACTS:\nTHARA EH TAH KHU (651) 460 – 0668\nTHARA NAY HTOO (651) 529 – 5066\nKYAW KYAW LWIN (651) 417 – 2650 \nOrganized in collaboration by the Karen Culture Organization of Minnesota\, the Karen Community of Minnesota\, and the Karen Organization of Minnesota.
URL:https://mnkaren.org/event/karen-new-year-2765/
LOCATION:Washington Technology Magnet School\, 1495 Rice Street\, Saint Paul\, Minnesota\, 55117\, United States
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SUMMARY:75th Commemoration of Karen Martyrs’ Day
DESCRIPTION:Please save the dates for the 75th Commemoration of Karen Martyrs’ Day in Minnesota\, currently planned for the weekend of August 9th and 10th. More information to come soon as the community prepares for this important gathering. \n \nSignificance of Karen Martyrs’ Day\nThe official Karen Martyrs’ Day is on August 12 and commemorates 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. \nKaren Martyrs’ Day is an opportunity to reflect on the history of the Karen people and honor the leaders who have guided their struggle for freedom and democracy in Myanmar. It is an upbeat occasion emphasizing togetherness and community health\, an opportunity for Karen to pass on traditions to the younger generation. \nEvent Details\nThis year in Minnesota\, the Karen Martyrs’ Day Celebration will be held at Todd Park in Austin\, Minnesota. There is a $5 entrance fee for everyone age 15 and older. Please see the flyer above for details about the sports competition\, which will include volleyball\, soccer\, and caneball. \n 
URL:https://mnkaren.org/event/75th-commemoration-of-karen-martyrs-day/
LOCATION:Todd Park\, 11th Street and\, 21st Ave NE\, Austin\, MN\, 55912\, United States
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SUMMARY:Karen Traditional New Year Celebration 2764
DESCRIPTION:The Karen New Year Organizing Committee is pleased to announce the 2764 Karen Traditional New Year Celebration to be held at Washington Tech Magnet School on January 4th and 5th\, 2025.  \nThank you to members of the organizing committee: Karen Culture Organization of Minnesota\, Karen Community of Minnesota\, Karen Buddhist Association of Minnesota\, and Karen Organization of Minnesota. \nLocation\nWashington Technology Magnet School\, 1495 Rice Street\, Saint Paul\, MN 55117 \nSchedule of Events\nSaturday\, January 4th\, 2025: (Free Admission)\nSports Tournament 7:30am – 5:00pm \nConcert Night 5:00pm – 8:00pm \nSunday\, January 5th\, 2025: (Free Admission)\nMain Ceremony 10:00am – 4:00pm \nResource Fair 10:00am – 4:00pm \nFree boxed lunch provided on Sunday\, January 5th during the main ceremony. Additional food will also be available for sale from vendors. \nMain Event Contact Info\nInterested in sponsorship? Contact Alice Buckner at 651-202-3108\, or Po Eh at 651-363-9359. \nFor all other event related info\, contact Ku Say at 507-379-7627\, Eh Tah Khu at 651-460-0668\, or Nay Htoo at 651-529-5066. \n  \nSports Tournament\n \nKaren New Year will have a Men and Women’s Volleyball Tournament on Saturday\, January 4th\, 2025 from 8:00am – 5:00pm. \n1st Place Prize: $1\,000 + Trophy and Medals \n2nd Place Prize: $700 + Trophy and Medals \nRegistration fee is $100. Teams are responsible for cleaning up after themselves. \nMen’s Volleyball Contact: Pwe Ku\, 320-380-5994 \nWomen’s Volleyball Contact: Htee Moo Shee\, 651-447-0489
URL:https://mnkaren.org/event/karen-new-year-2764/2025-01-05/
LOCATION:Washington Technology Magnet School\, 1495 Rice Street\, Saint Paul\, Minnesota\, 55117\, United States
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SUMMARY:Karen Traditional New Year Celebration 2764
DESCRIPTION:The Karen New Year Organizing Committee is pleased to announce the 2764 Karen Traditional New Year Celebration to be held at Washington Tech Magnet School on January 4th and 5th\, 2025.  \nThank you to members of the organizing committee: Karen Culture Organization of Minnesota\, Karen Community of Minnesota\, Karen Buddhist Association of Minnesota\, and Karen Organization of Minnesota. \nLocation\nWashington Technology Magnet School\, 1495 Rice Street\, Saint Paul\, MN 55117 \nSchedule of Events\nSaturday\, January 4th\, 2025: (Free Admission)\nSports Tournament 7:30am – 5:00pm \nConcert Night 5:00pm – 8:00pm \nSunday\, January 5th\, 2025: (Free Admission)\nMain Ceremony 10:00am – 4:00pm \nResource Fair 10:00am – 4:00pm \nFree boxed lunch provided on Sunday\, January 5th during the main ceremony. Additional food will also be available for sale from vendors. \nMain Event Contact Info\nInterested in sponsorship? Contact Alice Buckner at 651-202-3108\, or Po Eh at 651-363-9359. \nFor all other event related info\, contact Ku Say at 507-379-7627\, Eh Tah Khu at 651-460-0668\, or Nay Htoo at 651-529-5066. \n  \nSports Tournament\n \nKaren New Year will have a Men and Women’s Volleyball Tournament on Saturday\, January 4th\, 2025 from 8:00am – 5:00pm. \n1st Place Prize: $1\,000 + Trophy and Medals \n2nd Place Prize: $700 + Trophy and Medals \nRegistration fee is $100. Teams are responsible for cleaning up after themselves. \nMen’s Volleyball Contact: Pwe Ku\, 320-380-5994 \nWomen’s Volleyball Contact: Htee Moo Shee\, 651-447-0489
URL:https://mnkaren.org/event/karen-new-year-2764/2025-01-04/
LOCATION:Washington Technology Magnet School\, 1495 Rice Street\, Saint Paul\, Minnesota\, 55117\, United States
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SUMMARY:74th Commemoration of Karen National Martyrs' Day
DESCRIPTION:The Karen Community of Minnesota (KCM) invites all to the 74th Commemoration of Karen National Martyrs’ Day on Friday\, August 9\, and Saturday\, August 10th from 7:00 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. \n\n\n \nSignificance of Karen Martyrs’ Day\nThe official Karen Martyrs’ Day is on August 12 and commemorates 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. \nKaren Martyrs’ Day is an opportunity to reflect on the history of the Karen people and honor the leaders who have guided their struggle for freedom and democracy in Myanmar. It is an upbeat occasion emphasizing togetherness and community health\, an opportunity for Karen to pass on traditions to the younger generation. This year we anticipate that 2\,000 people will attend the Karen Martyrs’ Day Ceremony\, a celebration with music\, food for sale\, and a resource fair. The event raises awareness about the Karen and brings them together with their neighbors in the broader community. In addition to the ceremony\, attendees can enjoy soccer and volleyball tournaments\, and the traditional sport cane ball. \n\n\n\nThe main ceremony will be held Saturday\, August 10th from 9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. at:\nHazelwood Park \n1663 Country Rd C E \nMaplewood\, MN 55109 \n$5 entrance fee for individuals age 11 and up. Children age 10 and under enter for free.\n\n2024 Karen Martyr’s Day Sponsor Registration\n\n\nSupport the 74th Commemoration of Karen Martyr’s Day by sponsoring the event. \nMinnesota’s Karen recognize your business as an important asset in our community and would like to invite you to be an official sponsor of this year’s events. We have four sponsorship packages available with benefits: \n❖ Bronze: $300 –a tabling spot reserved for your business at the resource fair on August 9th/10th.* (This includes both days). Note: tent will not be provided. You are welcome to bring your own tent up to 10’ x 10’. \n❖ Silver: $600 – Bronze benefits plus business name on ceremony program schedule\, and KOM website/social media platforms. \n❖ Gold: $1\,000 – Silver benefits plus recognition at the opening and closing ceremony. Will receive sponsorship recognition plaque. \n❖ Platinum: $2\,000 – Gold benefits\, plus business name and logo printed on the official invitation and welcome to display business banner and speak on the stage. \nPlease fill out the 2024 Karen Martyr’s Day Sponsor Registration Form online here by Wednesday\, July 31st OR print and fill out the form on paper and return with your check to: \nAttn: Alexis Walstad\nKaren Organization of Minnesota\n2353 Rice St.\, Suite 240\nRoseville\, MN 55113 \nAll events will be free of charge. As America’s first Karen-led 501c3 nonprofit\, KOM is tax-exempt and will provide you with a tax-deductible receipt. \n*Sponsors are welcome to table during all hours of the event. We anticipate the highest levels of traffic on Saturday morning and early afternoon during/immediately following the ceremony. \n\n\nContact\nFor questions about the event\, please contact Nay Htoo at 651-529-5066 or sawnay@gmail.com. \nFor questions about payment and registration\, please contact Alexis Walstad at 651-202-3120 or awalstad@mnkaren.org. \n\n\nKaren Community of Minnesota (KCM) is a Karen-led community group that acts as the governing body for the Karen community in Minnesota and helps plan important community events and gatherings. \nEvent Sponsors\nProdeo Academy
URL:https://mnkaren.org/event/74th-commemoration-of-karen-national-martyrs-day/
LOCATION:Hazelwood Park\, 1663 County Rd C E\, Maplewood\, MN\, 55109\, United States
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SUMMARY:Minnesota Karen American Day
DESCRIPTION:Join the Karen Community of Minnesota on Saturday\, May 20th for Minnesota Karen American Day!\nHonor Karen culture and the Karen community this Asian Pacific Islander Heritage Month. Celebrations include dance performances\, Karen singers and musicians\, food vendors\, and more. Held at the new American Veterans Memorial Park as part of their API Heritage Month Celebrations. Other celebrations throughout the month at the park include Hmong American Day on May 14th and MN Korean American Day on May 21st. \nDate: Saturday\, May 20th\, 2023 \nTime: 10AM – 3PM \nLocation: American Veterans Memorial Park\, at the intersection of County Rd 14 and Highway 52 in Cannon Falls\, MN 55009 \nParking: FREE for Karen American Day \nAdmission: $8.00 (kids under 5 and elders over 65 are free; veterans and active duty soldiers are 50% off) \n       
URL:https://mnkaren.org/event/minnesota-karen-american-day/
LOCATION:American Veterans Memorial Park\, 57th Avenue\, Cannon Falls\, Minnesota\, 55009
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SUMMARY:72nd Commemoration of Karen Martyrs’ Day
DESCRIPTION:We invite you to join us and the community the first weekend in August to commemorate the 72nd anniversary of Karen Martyrs’ Day. \nLocation\nHealthEast Sports Center Red Fields\n(near East Ridge High School)\n4200 Pioneer Dr\nWoodbury\, MN 55129 \nDaily parking fee is $10 \nSchedule\nDates: Saturday\, August 6th & Sunday\, August 7th\, 2022\nTime: 8:00 am – 8:00 pm \nThe main ceremony will be held on Saturday\, August 6th from 8:00 am to 9:00 am.\nFor the remainder of the event\, attendees can visit KCM food vendors\, participate in games\, and observe sport tournaments. Tournaments include men’s and women’s soccer\, men’s and women’s volleyball\, and men’s cane ball. \nFor more information please contact: Ku Hser 651-332-9992; Jesse 651-987-3203; Thara Nay Htoo 651-529-5066; Thara Eh Tah Ku: 651-460-0668 \n\nSports Tournament Information\nMen’s Soccer: Thara Million 651-442-3351; Gay Moo Hser 651-500-9584; Saw Lah Set 651-500-3876\nWomen’s Soccer: Tu Lor 651-200-9847\nMen’s and Women’s Volleyball: Thara Poe Thay Doh 651-210-4571; Thara KD Soe 651-239-8886\nCaneball: Yaza 651-428-6328 \nSport Registration due date – 07/25/2022.\nFor all other questions about the sports tournament please contact Thara Million 651-442-3351 or Thara Poe Thay Doh 65–210-4571. \nNote: All sports team players must be in main ceremony because our goal is to honor Saw Ba U Gyi\, the first president of Karen National Union and those who have died or been injured fighting for the independence of the Karen. The main ceremony will be held on Saturday morning from 8am to 9am. \n\nSponsorship\nThere are four sponsorship packages available with the following benefits: \n\nBronze: $200 –a table reserved for your business at the resource fair on Saturday\, August 6th/7th. (This includes both days)\nSilver: $500 – Bronze benefits plus business name on flyers\, program schedule\, and our website/social media platforms.\nGold: $1000 – Silver benefits plus an opportunity to speak for 5 minutes during our “get to know the sponsors” part of the program (interpreters provided).\nPlatinum: $2\,500 –Gold benefits\, plus a 3 minute interview/commercial (translated into Karen if desired) and played during the event and after the event on our social media/YouTube channels (a combined following of 45\,000 people)\n\nRegister as a sponsor here! \n\nBrief History of Karen Martyrs’ Day\nThe Karen’s are an indigenous people in the Southeast Asian countries of Thailand and Burma. In Burma\, the Karen’s are the second largest ethnic group. The Karen aided the British during World War II\, when the Japanese occupied the region. Many Karen were slaughtered\, by both Japanese and Burma Independence Army soldiers. \nAfter the war ended\, Burma was granted independence in 1948 from Britain. The Karen\, led by the Karen National Union (KNU)\, have been struggling for freedom\, national equality\, democracy and peace for several decades. \nThe Karen struggle has the aim of achieving a genuine federal on the political basis of equality and self-determination for all the ethnic people in Burma. \nOn August 12\, 1950\, Karen National leader Saw Ba U Gyi\, who was the founder and president of the Karen National Union (KNU)\, was assassinated along with eight of his colleagues in Kawkareik\, Karen State (Burma) by Burmese Army. Since then August 12 is recognized as Karen National Martyrs’ Day.\nOn Martyrs Day Karen people all over the world commemorate and honour fallen leaders\, soldiers\, and civilians that have lost their lives in the struggle for freedom\, democracy\, human rights and national equality in Burma. \nDue to the ongoing attacks by the Burmese Army\, more than one hundred thousand Karen refugees are currently taking refuge in the refugee camps along the Thai-Burma border. A significant number of Karen recently migrated to western countries under the refugee resettlement program. And now around twenty thousands are residing in the Minnesota. \nCome and join us for the remembrance of our loved ones who had sacrificed their lives for our Karen struggle to live free from oppression.
URL:https://mnkaren.org/event/72nd-commemoration-of-karen-martyrs-day/2022-08-07/
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SUMMARY:72nd Commemoration of Karen Martyrs’ Day
DESCRIPTION:We invite you to join us and the community the first weekend in August to commemorate the 72nd anniversary of Karen Martyrs’ Day. \nLocation\nHealthEast Sports Center Red Fields\n(near East Ridge High School)\n4200 Pioneer Dr\nWoodbury\, MN 55129 \nDaily parking fee is $10 \nSchedule\nDates: Saturday\, August 6th & Sunday\, August 7th\, 2022\nTime: 8:00 am – 8:00 pm \nThe main ceremony will be held on Saturday\, August 6th from 8:00 am to 9:00 am.\nFor the remainder of the event\, attendees can visit KCM food vendors\, participate in games\, and observe sport tournaments. Tournaments include men’s and women’s soccer\, men’s and women’s volleyball\, and men’s cane ball. \nFor more information please contact: Ku Hser 651-332-9992; Jesse 651-987-3203; Thara Nay Htoo 651-529-5066; Thara Eh Tah Ku: 651-460-0668 \n\nSports Tournament Information\nMen’s Soccer: Thara Million 651-442-3351; Gay Moo Hser 651-500-9584; Saw Lah Set 651-500-3876\nWomen’s Soccer: Tu Lor 651-200-9847\nMen’s and Women’s Volleyball: Thara Poe Thay Doh 651-210-4571; Thara KD Soe 651-239-8886\nCaneball: Yaza 651-428-6328 \nSport Registration due date – 07/25/2022.\nFor all other questions about the sports tournament please contact Thara Million 651-442-3351 or Thara Poe Thay Doh 65–210-4571. \nNote: All sports team players must be in main ceremony because our goal is to honor Saw Ba U Gyi\, the first president of Karen National Union and those who have died or been injured fighting for the independence of the Karen. The main ceremony will be held on Saturday morning from 8am to 9am. \n\nSponsorship\nThere are four sponsorship packages available with the following benefits: \n\nBronze: $200 –a table reserved for your business at the resource fair on Saturday\, August 6th/7th. (This includes both days)\nSilver: $500 – Bronze benefits plus business name on flyers\, program schedule\, and our website/social media platforms.\nGold: $1000 – Silver benefits plus an opportunity to speak for 5 minutes during our “get to know the sponsors” part of the program (interpreters provided).\nPlatinum: $2\,500 –Gold benefits\, plus a 3 minute interview/commercial (translated into Karen if desired) and played during the event and after the event on our social media/YouTube channels (a combined following of 45\,000 people)\n\nRegister as a sponsor here! \n\nBrief History of Karen Martyrs’ Day\nThe Karen’s are an indigenous people in the Southeast Asian countries of Thailand and Burma. In Burma\, the Karen’s are the second largest ethnic group. The Karen aided the British during World War II\, when the Japanese occupied the region. Many Karen were slaughtered\, by both Japanese and Burma Independence Army soldiers. \nAfter the war ended\, Burma was granted independence in 1948 from Britain. The Karen\, led by the Karen National Union (KNU)\, have been struggling for freedom\, national equality\, democracy and peace for several decades. \nThe Karen struggle has the aim of achieving a genuine federal on the political basis of equality and self-determination for all the ethnic people in Burma. \nOn August 12\, 1950\, Karen National leader Saw Ba U Gyi\, who was the founder and president of the Karen National Union (KNU)\, was assassinated along with eight of his colleagues in Kawkareik\, Karen State (Burma) by Burmese Army. Since then August 12 is recognized as Karen National Martyrs’ Day.\nOn Martyrs Day Karen people all over the world commemorate and honour fallen leaders\, soldiers\, and civilians that have lost their lives in the struggle for freedom\, democracy\, human rights and national equality in Burma. \nDue to the ongoing attacks by the Burmese Army\, more than one hundred thousand Karen refugees are currently taking refuge in the refugee camps along the Thai-Burma border. A significant number of Karen recently migrated to western countries under the refugee resettlement program. And now around twenty thousands are residing in the Minnesota. \nCome and join us for the remembrance of our loved ones who had sacrificed their lives for our Karen struggle to live free from oppression.
URL:https://mnkaren.org/event/72nd-commemoration-of-karen-martyrs-day/2022-08-06/
LOCATION:HealthEast Sports Center Red Fields\, 4200 Pioneer Dr\, Woodbury\, MN\, 55129\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210814
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210816
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SUMMARY:71st Anniversary of Karen Martyr's Day
DESCRIPTION:This year\, Minnesota’s Karen community is planning to commemorate the 71st Anniversary of Karen Martyr’s Day on Saturday\, August 14th and Sunday\, August 15th\, 2021. \nThe event will be held outdoors at Mississippi Creative Arts Magnet School. \n  \nEvent Schedule\nThe main ceremony will be held on Saturday\, August 14th from 8:30 am to 9:30 am. \nFor the remainder of the event\, attendees can visit KCM (Karen Community of Minnesota) food vendors\, participate in games\, visit the resource fair\, and observe sport tournaments. Tournaments include men’s soccer\, men and women’s volleyball\, and men’s cane ball. \n  \nBackground\nKaren Martyr’s Day is officially on August 12 and commemorates the anniversary of the death of Saw Ba U Gyi (the first president of the Karen National Union) in 1950. Others who have fought for the Karen are also honored in remembrance of the Karen resistance. For more background information\, visit KCM’s Facebook event page. \n  \nContact\nFor general information\, please contact: \nThara Nay Htoo 651-529-5066 | sawnay@gmail.com\nThara Taw Klu Moo 651-202-1613\nThara Eh Tah Ku: 651-460-0668 | ekhu@mnkaren.org \nFor sports\, contact: \nThara Million: 651-442-3351\nThara Poe Thay Doh: 651-210-4571\nThara Kelmo: 651-528-1019\nThara Kaw Lah Hay: 651-274-5064 \nThe deadline for sports registration is Saturday\, August 7th\, 2021. \n  \nSponsorship\nIf you or your business are interested in being an official sponsor of the Karen Martyr’s Day event\, we have four sponsorship packages available with benefits:\n❖ Bronze: $150 –a table reserved for your business at the resource fair on Saturday\, August 14th. (number of tables limited to space available)\n❖ Silver: $300 – Bronze benefits plus business name on ceremony program schedule\, and KOM website/social media platforms.\n❖ Gold: $600 – Silver benefits plus recognition at the opening and closing ceremony\n❖ Platinum: $1\,000 –Gold benefits\, plus business name and logo printed on the official invitation and welcome to display business banner and speak on the stage. \nFor more information and to register as a sponsor\, please read and complete this 2021 Karen Martyrs’ Day sponsorship letter and form. \n  \nCOVID-19 Guidelines\n1. Wear your mask properly\, even if vaccinated\n2. Please do your best to remain 6 feet away from others teams.\n3. Please bring hand sanitizer\n4. Do not share food. Pick up after yourself.
URL:https://mnkaren.org/event/71st-anniversary-of-karen-martyrs-day/
LOCATION:Mississippi Creative Arts School\, 1575 L'Orient St\, St. Paul\, MN\, 55117\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210113T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210113T120000
DTSTAMP:20260405T124227
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LAST-MODIFIED:20210106T214751Z
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SUMMARY:2760 Virtual Karen New Year Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Save the date to join us in celebrating the 2760 Karen New Year online on January 13th\, 2021!\nThere will be honorable guest speakers and music entertainment streamed live on the Karen Organization of Minnesota’s YouTube Channel.\n\n\n\nAlthough we cannot gather in person this year\, we hope many of you will join us in welcoming the first day of the Karen lunar new year.\nWatch the live event here!
URL:https://mnkaren.org/event/2760-virtual-karen-new-year-celebration/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20191226T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20191226T203000
DTSTAMP:20260405T124227
CREATED:20191119T174845Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191205T151121Z
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SUMMARY:Celebrate 2759 Karen New Years
DESCRIPTION:Join us on December 26th at the Washington Technology Magnet school to celebrate Karen New Years! \nThe celebration lasts the whole day\, however\, you can come and go as needed! The main program goes from 9:30am-12:00pm\, with the entertainment continuing from 12:00pm-3:00pm. From 3:30pm to 8:30pm there will be the opportunity to hear from some of Minnesota’s most famous Karen singers. \nThere will also be a volleyball tournament during the day and activities for kids! Each year\, over 1\,000 people from St. Paul have attended Karen New Years\, you won’t want to miss out! \n  \nContact\n  \nIf you have any questions about the event\, please contact: \n\nSaw Nay Htoo: 651-592-5066\nEh Tah Khu: 651-560-0668\nSaw Million: 651-442-3351\nHsar Hin Htoo: 651-206-9801\nMarner Saw: 651-468-6375\n\n  \n\n\nOpportunities for Sponsorship\n  \nIf you are interested in sponsoring the 2759 Karen New Year\, the deadline to submit a sponsor form and payment is Friday\, December 20th. Your sponsorship will show your agency’s support for the Karen community and keep this event free and accessible for all community members. More information about the sponsor packages can be found here. To sponsor\, complete this Sponsor Registration Form  then mail payment to KOM. \nTo pay online\, please fill out our form here. \nThank you for your support!
URL:https://mnkaren.org/event/celebrate-2759-karen-new-years/
LOCATION:Washington Technology Magnet School\, 1495 Rice Street\, Saint Paul\, Minnesota\, 55117\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190810
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190812
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SUMMARY:69th Anniversary of Karen Martyr's Day
DESCRIPTION:Join us and the whole Minnesota Karen community to celebrate the 69th Anniversary of Karen Martyr’s Day on Saturday\, August 10th and Sunday\, August 11th\, 2019. There will be a main ceremony on Saturday morning\, sports competitions throughout both days\, plenty of food vendors\, and more! \nThis year\, the event will be held at Hazelwood Park in Maplewood\, MN. \nKaren Martyr’s Day is officially on August 12 and commemorates the anniversary of the death of Saw Ba U Gyi (the first president of the Karen National Union) in 1950. Others who have fought for the Karen are also honored in remembrance of the Karen resistance. \nMore detailed information in the flyer below: \n \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \nParking information:  \nThere are two parking lots to the park. One on the North side and the other on the South side of the park. Another parking lot is located at Community Dental Care. (See the photo to the right) \nPlease keep in mind that event parking is $10. Cash accepted only. The event itself is free. \nParking at the 1st Evangelical Church is for volunteers only.\nVolunteers please be aware that on Sunday there is no parking at the church from the morning until 1pm CT.
URL:https://mnkaren.org/event/2019-martyrs-day/
LOCATION:Hazelwood Park\, 1663 County Rd C E\, Maplewood\, MN\, 55109\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190101T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190101T180000
DTSTAMP:20260405T124227
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SUMMARY:2758 Karen New Year Celebration 2019
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Tuesday\, January 1st\, 2019 for the 2758 Karen New Year Celebration at Washington Tech Magnet School. \nThe main program runs from 10 am to 12 pm\, and the entertainment continues from 12 pm to 6 pm. There will be speeches\, men and women’s volleyball tournaments\, a karaoke competition for kids\, raffle prizes\, and an improve competition. \nFor the past few years\, the Karen New Year in St. Paul has drawn over 1\,000 people. Be a part of the celebration\, you don’t want to miss it! \n\nOpportunities for Sponsorship\nWe are also accepting sponsors for the 2758 Karen New Year\, the last day to submit a sponsor form and payment is Wednesday\, December 26th. Your sponsorship will show your agency’s support for the Karen community and keep this event free and accessible for all community members. More information about the sponsor packages can be found here. To sponsor\, complete this Sponsor Registration Form then make a secure payment below (via Paypal). Thank you! \n\n \n\n\n\nContribution Level\n\n\nToe Baw (Bronze) Sponsor $200.00 USDSay (Silver) Sponsor $500.00 USDHtoo (Gold) Sponsor $1\,000.00 USDHtoo Wah (Platinum) Sponsor $2\,000.00 USD\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\nIf you have any questions about the event\, please contact one of the following individuals: \nNay Htoo\, Event Chair              Marner Saw\, Event Chair                  Frank Hennick\, Resource Fair \n651-529-5066                                  651-202-3103                                       651-202-3109 \nsawnay@gmail.com                     msaw@mnkaren.org                           kvue@mnkaren.org
URL:https://mnkaren.org/event/2758-karen-new-year-celebration-2019/
LOCATION:Washington Technology Magnet School\, 1495 Rice Street\, Saint Paul\, Minnesota\, 55117\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180101T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180101T160000
DTSTAMP:20260405T124227
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SUMMARY:2757 Karen New Year 2018
DESCRIPTION:Join us on January 1st\, 2018 for Karen New Year at Washington Tech Magnet School. The main program will begin at 10am. There will be a choir competition\, kids karaoke\, men and women’s volleyball tournaments\, food and a Miss Karen contest. \nA concert will be held on December 31st from 6-9pm at Washington Tech Magnet School. Tickets will cost $15 per person at the door. If you donate to support the event\, you will get three free tickets to the concert with your proof of donation. \nEveryone is welcome! We hope to see you all there! \n\nOpportunities for Sponsorship\nWe are also accepting sponsors for the 2757 Karen New Year\, the last day to submit a sponsor form and payment is Tuesday\, December 26th. Your sponsorship will show your agency’s support for the Karen community and keep this event free and accessible for all community members. More information about the sponsor packages can be found here. To sponsor\, complete this 2017 Sponsor Registration Form then make a secure payment below (via Paypal). Thank you! \n\n \n\n\n\nContribution Level\n\n\nHtoo Wah (Platinum) Sponsor $2\,000.00 USDHtoo (Gold) Sponsor $1\,000.00 USDSay (Silver) Sponsor $500.00 USDToe Baw (Bronze) Sponsor (Resource Fair Only) $200.00 USD\n\n\n\n\n\n \nIf you have any questions about the event\, please contact one of the following individuals: \nNay Htoo\, Event Chair              Marner Saw\, Event Chair                  Keetha Vue\, Resource Fair \n651-529-5066                                  651-202-3103                                       651-202-3109 \nsawnay@gmail.com                     msaw@mnkaren.org                           kvue@mnkaren.org \n 
URL:https://mnkaren.org/event/2757-karen-new-year-2018/2018-01-01/
LOCATION:Washington Technology Magnet School\, 1495 Rice Street\, Saint Paul\, Minnesota\, 55117\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20171231T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20171231T210000
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SUMMARY:2757 Karen New Year 2018
DESCRIPTION:Join us on January 1st\, 2018 for Karen New Year at Washington Tech Magnet School. The main program will begin at 10am. There will be a choir competition\, kids karaoke\, men and women’s volleyball tournaments\, food and a Miss Karen contest. \nA concert will be held on December 31st from 6-9pm at Washington Tech Magnet School. Tickets will cost $15 per person at the door. If you donate to support the event\, you will get three free tickets to the concert with your proof of donation. \nEveryone is welcome! We hope to see you all there! \n\nOpportunities for Sponsorship\nWe are also accepting sponsors for the 2757 Karen New Year\, the last day to submit a sponsor form and payment is Tuesday\, December 26th. Your sponsorship will show your agency’s support for the Karen community and keep this event free and accessible for all community members. More information about the sponsor packages can be found here. To sponsor\, complete this 2017 Sponsor Registration Form then make a secure payment below (via Paypal). Thank you! \n\n \n\n\n\nContribution Level\n\n\nHtoo Wah (Platinum) Sponsor $2\,000.00 USDHtoo (Gold) Sponsor $1\,000.00 USDSay (Silver) Sponsor $500.00 USDToe Baw (Bronze) Sponsor (Resource Fair Only) $200.00 USD\n\n\n\n\n\n \nIf you have any questions about the event\, please contact one of the following individuals: \nNay Htoo\, Event Chair              Marner Saw\, Event Chair                  Keetha Vue\, Resource Fair \n651-529-5066                                  651-202-3103                                       651-202-3109 \nsawnay@gmail.com                     msaw@mnkaren.org                           kvue@mnkaren.org \n 
URL:https://mnkaren.org/event/2757-karen-new-year-2018/2017-12-31/
LOCATION:Washington Technology Magnet School\, 1495 Rice Street\, Saint Paul\, Minnesota\, 55117\, United States
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