Who makes the Karen flag?

The current Karen flag was first made by one of the Karen rebel groups fighting against Burma's ruling military government. [1] It is a uniting symbol for many Karen people

Karen people

The Karen, approximately five million people, account for approximately seven percent of the Burmese population. Many Karen have migrated to Thailand, having settled mostly on the Myanmar–Thailand border.

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. On the top left side of the flag is a square box with a rising sun with nine beams of light.

What does the Karen flag stand for?

The three colors denote a certain meaning; red is for bravery, white for purity/sincerity, and blue for honesty. The nine rays of light streaming from the rising sun indicate the nine regions from which Karen people trace their origins.

Does Karen have a flag?

In the different regions of Burma where Karen live, and even abroad, Buddhist and Christian Karen people have used the Karen national flag during Wrist Tying ceremonies, cultural, public meetings and especially during Karen New Year.

Where does the Karen culture come from?

The Karen come from the country of Myanmar formerly known as Burma. The Karen are an ethnic group who have resided in Burma for over two thousand years and were one of the first inhabitants of the region. Many of the Karen have fled Burma due to religious and ethnic persecution by the government.

Who are the Karen rebels?

They are the oldest rebel group in Myanmar. They have formed the Karen National Union (KNU). They have been fighting against the Myanmar government since 1949.

Karen flag history

What is Karen religion?

25) The Karen have five known religious beliefs: Animism, Buddhism, Christianity, the Lehkai, and Telahkon. Of these five, the majority of Karen are Animist, Buddhist, or Christian. There are many Karen refugees who are Christian in the United States. Also common are Karen Muslims of Indian decent.

What race is Karen?

The Karen, pronounced Kah- Ren (emphasis on the second syllable), are indigenous to the Thailand-Burma border region in Southeast Asia and are one of the many ethnic groups in Burma. There are Karen people throughout the country presently known as Burma or Myanmar.

What makes the Karen unique?

The Karen people are an ethnic group living in South East-Asia. The Karen people are ethnically and linguistically diverse. Within the Karen there are different sub-groups with different languages, customs and religions. The Karen are unique in that it is not necessary to have Karen parents to be Karen.

What is Karen hill tribe?

The Karen hill tribe in Thailand are the largest ethnic minority group, with an estimated population of around 1,000,000. They originated from Tibet, moving south to Myanmar and northern Thailand.

What year was the name Karen most popular?

The name Karen was one of the top 10 names for girls born in the United States during the 1950s and 1960s, peaking as the third most popular girl's name in 1965.

What flag is half blue half yellow?

What does the flag of Ukraine look like? The Ukrainian flag is half blue on the top and half yellow on the bottom.

Is Karen language the same as Burmese?

Do not confuse or refer to the Karen as Burmese. Ethnically, they are an entirely different group and many do not speak Burmese. Although the Karen have come from the country of Burma, it is not by choice.

What is the difference between Karen and Karenni?

The Karenni people are known as the “Red Karen” and live in a small, mountainous region to the north of Karen State and west of Thailand. There are over a dozen ethnic Karenni subgroups, but they all speak the same language (with only small variations in dialect). They speak Karenni language, also called Kayah Li.

What is a Karen haircut?

What is a Karen haircut called? The Karen haircut's official name is the inverted bob, also known as the A-line cut, which is longer in the front than it is in the back. This creates a very sharp and harsh angle if viewed from the side, and if often accompanied by bold highlights.

How many Karens are in the US?

As of July 2015 there are 64,759 Karen refugees that have been resettled in the United States, with an additional 11,619 of the Karenni ethnicity.

How do you say hello in Karen?

Good morning = Ghaw luh a ghay Good afternoon = Nee luh a ghay Good evening = Ha luh a ghay Good night = Na luh a ghay What is your name?

What is a Karen wedding?

In the afternoon, the bride and groom have a few hours to rest and relax before the final traditional wedding ceremony that takes place in the evening. During this time the bride changes dress in the traditional way, symbolizing that she is now married.

How do you deal with Karens?

How are the Karen people?

The majority of Karens are Theravada Buddhists who also practice animism, while approximately 15 percent are Christian. Lowland Pwo-speaking Karens tend to be more orthodox Buddhists, whereas highland Sgaw-speaking Karens tend to be heterodox Buddhists who profess strong animist beliefs.

Do Karen people celebrate Christmas?

In Burma and in refugee camps in Thailand, Karen people have developed their own culturally specific ways of celebrating Christmas.

How do the Karen people live?

Most Karen people are subsistence farmers, living in small mountain villages, and growing rice and vegetables and raising animals. Some Karen people live in the Irrawaddy Delta in central Burma, and thousands of Karen were killed by Cyclone Nargis in 2008. Traditionally Karen people practised Animism (spirit worship).