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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/
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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/
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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/
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SUMMARY:2763 Karen New Year Celebration
DESCRIPTION:The Karen Organization of Minnesota (KOM) and Karen community cordially invite you to attend the 2763 Karen New Year Celebration. This year\, the event will take place on Saturday\, December 30th & Sunday\, December 31st\, 2023\, at Washington Technology Magnet School (1495 Rice Street\, St. Paul\, MN 55117). \nThe Karen New Year Celebration is an important event in the community that celebrates new beginnings and reflects on the past year. Over 1\,000 Karen and other community members are expected to share in the festivities while cultivating friendships and participating in Karen cultural traditions. \nSchedule\nSaturday: \n4:00 pm – 9:00 pm         Little Miss Karen & Live Concert \n4:00 pm – 8:30 pm        Resource Fair \nSunday:             \n10:00 am – 12:00 pm     Main Program \n1:00 pm – 4:00 pm         Traditional Karen Dances & other performances \n10:00 am – 3:30 pm      Resource Fair \nSponsorship\nAll events will be free of charge. Many Karen community members have donated money to support this event\, but the expenses of hosting such a large event are beyond what the community can provide. Your sponsorship will show your agency’s support for the Karen community and keep this event free and accessible for all community members. \nFor your convenience\, registration can be paid by check or credit card no later than Sunday\, December 24\, 2023. Please make a secure credit card payment using PayPal here. To register\, please fill out this Sponsor Registration Form (2763) and return with your check or PayPal receipt to: \nAttn: Eh Tah Khu\nKaren Organization of Minnesota\n2353 Rice Street\, Suite 240\nRoseville\, MN 55113 \nIf you have any questions about the event\, please contact one of the following individuals: \nKyaw Kyaw Lwin\, Event Chair | 651-417-2650 | sawnay@gmail.com \nAlexis Walstad\, Resource Fair | 651-202-3120 | awalstad@mnkaren.org \nThank you for your consideration of generously supporting this year’s Karen New Year Celebration! \n  \nWe hope to see you all there!
URL:https://mnkaren.org/event/2763-karen-new-year-celebration/2023-12-31/
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SUMMARY:2763 Karen New Year Celebration
DESCRIPTION:The Karen Organization of Minnesota (KOM) and Karen community cordially invite you to attend the 2763 Karen New Year Celebration. This year\, the event will take place on Saturday\, December 30th & Sunday\, December 31st\, 2023\, at Washington Technology Magnet School (1495 Rice Street\, St. Paul\, MN 55117). \nThe Karen New Year Celebration is an important event in the community that celebrates new beginnings and reflects on the past year. Over 1\,000 Karen and other community members are expected to share in the festivities while cultivating friendships and participating in Karen cultural traditions. \nSchedule\nSaturday: \n4:00 pm – 9:00 pm         Little Miss Karen & Live Concert \n4:00 pm – 8:30 pm        Resource Fair \nSunday:             \n10:00 am – 12:00 pm     Main Program \n1:00 pm – 4:00 pm         Traditional Karen Dances & other performances \n10:00 am – 3:30 pm      Resource Fair \nSponsorship\nAll events will be free of charge. Many Karen community members have donated money to support this event\, but the expenses of hosting such a large event are beyond what the community can provide. Your sponsorship will show your agency’s support for the Karen community and keep this event free and accessible for all community members. \nFor your convenience\, registration can be paid by check or credit card no later than Sunday\, December 24\, 2023. Please make a secure credit card payment using PayPal here. To register\, please fill out this Sponsor Registration Form (2763) and return with your check or PayPal receipt to: \nAttn: Eh Tah Khu\nKaren Organization of Minnesota\n2353 Rice Street\, Suite 240\nRoseville\, MN 55113 \nIf you have any questions about the event\, please contact one of the following individuals: \nKyaw Kyaw Lwin\, Event Chair | 651-417-2650 | sawnay@gmail.com \nAlexis Walstad\, Resource Fair | 651-202-3120 | awalstad@mnkaren.org \nThank you for your consideration of generously supporting this year’s Karen New Year Celebration! \n  \nWe hope to see you all there!
URL:https://mnkaren.org/event/2763-karen-new-year-celebration/2023-12-30/
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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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SUMMARY:2762 Karen New Year Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the celebration of the 2762 Karen New Year on Saturday\, December 17th\, 2022!\nThe event will take place at Washington Technology Magnet School from 9:30 am until 9:00 pm. There will be a main ceremony in the morning followed by a resource fair\, traditional culture show competition\, and a volleyball tournament. \n \nThe Karen New Year Celebration is an important event in the community that celebrates new beginnings and reflects on the past year. Over 1\,000 Karen and other community members are expected to share in the festivities while cultivating friendships and participating in Karen cultural traditions. A complete schedule of events includes: \n9:30 am – 12:00 pm       Main Program \n9:30 am – 5:00 pm         Resource Fair \n1:00 pm – 5:00 pm         Traditional culture show competition \n8:00 am – 9:00 pm        Volleyball competition \nMain contacts for the event: Nay Htoo\, Event Chair (651)-529-5066\, sawnay@gmail.com and Eh Tah Khu\, Resource Fair (651)-460-0668\, ekhu@mnkaren.org \n  \nSponsorship Opportunities\nInterested in sponsoring the event? Your sponsorship will show your agency’s support for the Karen community and keep this event free and accessible for all community members. Contact Alexis Walstad at awalstad@mnkaren.org\, 651-202-3120 or Eh Tah Khu at ekhu@mnkaren.org\, 651-202-3114. \nRegister Online for 2762 Karen New Year Sponsorship \n\n2762 Karen New Year Sponsor Letter (PDF)\n2762 Karen New Year Sponsor Registration Form (PDF)\n\n  \nVolleyball Rules:\n\nDue to the fact that we will be playing a one-day tournament\, we will accept only 8 men’s and women’s volleyball teams. We will only allow Karen\, Karenni\, and all ethnicities in Burma.\nAll teams must have uniforms and only 10 players are allowed per team.\nTeam Captain or Manager must fill our registration form before December 14 and pay all fees.\nWe will be having a drawing competition on December 16 at 6 pm.\n\nAwards: \n\nFirst Place – $1000 with trophy and medal\nSecond Place – $700 with trophy and medal\nBest Setter\, Spiker\, and Defender award\n\nRegistration fees are $250 and are due on December 15. \nWomen’s Volleyball Contact: Htee Moo Shee at 651-447-0489 \nMen’s Volleyball Contact: Kaw Doh Soe at 651-239-8886 \nFor other questions about the tournament\, please contact Thara Million at 651-442-3351 or Thara Poe Thay Doh at 651-210-4571 \nThank You to Our Event Sponsors!\n \n 
URL:https://mnkaren.org/event/2762-karen-new-year-celebration/
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SUMMARY:2761 Karen New Year Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the celebration of the 2761 Karen New Year on Saturday\, January 1st\, 2022!\nThe event will take place at Washington Technology Magnet School from 9:00AM until 6:00PM. There will be a main ceremony in the morning followed by a singing competition and traditional culture show in the afternoon. \nMasks will be required for all attendees. More info about COVID-19 safety guidelines to come. \nMain contacts for the event: Thara Nay Htoo\, (651)-529-5066 and Thara Eh Tah Khu\, (651)-460-0668 \n\nDetails and requirements for the afternoon activities…\n \nSinging Competition: begins at 12:00pm\n\nContestants can sign up as an individual or with a group of up to 5 members\nThe song must be a Karen New Year song or a Karen culture song\nContestants have to provide their own karaoke music\nContestants age range: 13-25 years old\nRegistration fee is $50 per contestant/group\nMax entries is 25 contestants/groups\nDeadline to sign up is Saturday\, December 25th\, 2021\n\nContact info for singing competition: Thara Paw Ter\, (612)-859-1420\, and Thara Eh Tah Khu (651)-460-0668 \nKaren Traditional Culture Show: begins at 3:00pm\n\nContestants must sign up in pairs of two: one female and one male\nContestants must wear Karen clothing with either a traditional or modern design\nAge range: 16-35 years old\nRegistration fee per pair is $30\nMax entries is 25 pairs\nDeadline to sign up is Saturday\, December 25th\, 2021\n\nContact info for culture show: Tharamu Aye Mya Pyu (651)-235-0327\, and Tharamu Paw Wah Toe (651)-207-7557 \n  \nInterested in sponsoring the event? Contact Alexis Walstad at awalstad@mnkaren.org or 651-202-3120 or Eh Tah Khu at ekhu@mnkaren.org or 651-202-3114
URL:https://mnkaren.org/event/2761-karen-new-year-celebration/
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SUMMARY:FREE COVID-19 TESTING
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, August 8th from 2 – 6PM at Aldrich Arena in Maplewood \n& \nSunday\, August 9th from 2 – 6PM at Washington Tech in Saint Paul \n  \n\n\nInterpreters will be available on site\nNo insurance needed\nSymptoms or no symptoms\nDrive-thru and walk-up\n\n  \nPre-registration is recommended\, but not required. You can pre-register here: https://www.primarybio.com/r/ramsey \nMore free COVID-19 testing will be available on weekends during the month of August. Stay tuned for future times and locations.
URL:https://mnkaren.org/event/free-covid-19-testing/2020-08-09/
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SUMMARY:FREE COVID-19 TESTING
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, August 8th from 2 – 6PM at Aldrich Arena in Maplewood \n& \nSunday\, August 9th from 2 – 6PM at Washington Tech in Saint Paul \n  \n\n\nInterpreters will be available on site\nNo insurance needed\nSymptoms or no symptoms\nDrive-thru and walk-up\n\n  \nPre-registration is recommended\, but not required. You can pre-register here: https://www.primarybio.com/r/ramsey \nMore free COVID-19 testing will be available on weekends during the month of August. Stay tuned for future times and locations.
URL:https://mnkaren.org/event/free-covid-19-testing/2020-08-08/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20191226T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20191226T203000
DTSTAMP:20260519T035935
CREATED:20191119T174845Z
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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/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190101T100000
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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/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180101T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180101T160000
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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/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20171231T180000
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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/
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