Sunday January 10th marked the Karen New Year 2755, and Karen people across the globe celebrated the occasion.
These images are from Karen New Year 2755 celebrations at the KNDO (Karen National Defense Organisation) Heaquarters in the Karen State.
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- Major General Nerdah Bo Mya speaking at the New Year celebration
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- Saw David Tharckabaw speaking at the New Year celebration
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