Uneasy peace as Myanmar s Karen celebrate new year
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Karen youngsters perform the traditional bamboo dance at 2018 New Year celebrations. (Photo: YouTube)
Karen Catholics are among the ethnic groups in Buddhist-majority Myanmar who take part in the Karen New Year celebrations, attending Masses and performing traditional dances and songs.
During the celebrations at various places including Karen state and Yangon, Karen people perform traditional dances and eat the customary sticky rice and curry.
The annual occasion aims to promote unity and maintain the culture and tradition of the Karen, who are also known as the Kayin.