Brisbane, January 13 (MCCQ Newsdesk)
The Karen community in Queensland recently celebrated the Karen New Year 2764 with vibrant cultural festivities and heartfelt calls for peace.
Hosted by the Australian Karen Organization’s Queensland branch, the event featured traditional dances, community choirs, and recognition of community leaders. A key theme of the celebration was the community’s desire for an end to the ongoing conflict affecting many Karen people.
The celebration was supported by Senator Paul Scarr, Ariana Doolan MP, Multicultural Australia, the Queensland Program of Assistance to Survivors of Torture and Trauma, the Karenni community, and Rev. Emil Rahimov.
The event highlighted the Karen community’s resilience and unity while promoting cultural heritage and advocating for peace.