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Karen Martyrs' Day commemoration, Brisbane, 22 August 2026
On 22 August 2026, AKO Queensland held the 76th Karen Martyrs' Day commemoration service in Brisbane. Karen Martyrs' Day is observed each year on 12 August.
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Karen wrist-tying ceremony, Brisbane, 22 August 2026
On 22 August 2026, AKO Queensland held the Karen wrist-tying ceremony (Lah Ku Kee Su) in Brisbane. The ceremony is an important annual celebration for Karen people around the world.
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28th Karen Youth Organisation Day celebration, Queensland
The 28th Karen Youth Organisation (KYO) Day was celebrated in Queensland on 20 May 2017. The event was organised by AKO's youth members in Queensland, with the support of AKO's Queensland branch.
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Karen New Year 2756 celebration, Brisbane
Karen New Year is one of the most important social and traditional events for Karen people around the world.
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Karen language school classes established in Queensland
The Karen language programme in Queensland was established to help young people understand the importance of Karen traditions, culture and language.
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