A Karen New Year event was held at Chiang Mai University (CMU) on Dec. 29. It was organized by the Karen Student Association at CMU on the eve of the Karen New Year 2764 on Dec. 30.

“We would like to show that our culture is still alive. Our Karen people and our new generation [is] not forgetting about our culture and our traditions,” said Saw Blue, the former president of the CMU Karen Student Association. The event featured traditional Karen performances, including bamboo and don dancing.