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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:Karen Traditional Wrist Tying Ceremony
DESCRIPTION:Save the date for the Karen Traditional Wrist Tying Ceremony on August 16–17\, 2025 in Harris\, MN\, organized by the Karen Culture Organization of Minnesota. (Visit their Facebook page and their website for more details and updates). \nCome celebrate culture\, unity\, and tradition with music\, dance\, food\, and community! \nLocation: 43695 Peaceful Valley Rd\, Harris\, MN \nInterested in sponsoring the event and tabling? The Karen Culture Organization of Minnesota is collecting sponsorship applications and ask that you fill out their sponsorship request form here: Wrist Tying Ceremony Sponsors Invitation – KCOM. If you have questions about the event\, please contact Kyaw Kyaw Lwin of the Karen Culture Organization of Minnesota at 651-417-2650 or karenculture.mn@gmail.com. \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-2/
LOCATION:43695 Peaceful Vally RD\, Harris\, MN 55032\, 43695 Peaceful Valley Rd\, Harris\, MN\, 55032\, 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:KCOM's 2762 Karen New Year Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Join Karen Culture Organization of Minnesota at their Karen New Year Celebration! It was be a joyous celebration! \n\nSunday\, January 1\, 2023\n10 a.m. – 3 p.m.\nWashington Technology Magnet School at 1495 Rice St\, St Paul\, MN 55117\n\nFor questions\, please contact Kyaw Kyaw Lwin at 651-417-2650 or Mahn Kyaw Kaing at 651-512-3971.
URL:https://mnkaren.org/event/kcoms-2762-karen-new-year-celebration/
LOCATION:Washington Technology Magnet School\, 1495 Rice Street\, Saint Paul\, Minnesota\, 55117\, United States
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