Cultural promotion

Karen music and dance, taught to young people and performed at Karen and multicultural events.

AKO aims to maintain and promote Karen culture within Australia's multicultural community. Its branches encourage young people to learn traditional Karen music and dance, and to be proud of their cultural identity.

The Don dance and the bamboo dance are the best-known Karen dances, and lessons in the Karen harp, a traditional instrument, are held from time to time. Performances at Karen and multicultural events help celebrate multiculturalism in Australia.

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