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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: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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