Weaving Some people know how to make their own guitar. In this picture the man is playing his guitar in his house and dresses in clothes that show who.

Karen Culture

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Aw Ga

In this picture, Karen people are weaving their own clothes. Most Karen women can do this, but

some don’t. Sometimes if they have money, they can buy them at the store.

Weaving

Music

Some people know how to make their own guitar. In this picture the

man is playing his guitar in his house and dresses in clothes that show who

he is and how people think of him when they view the clothes and

instrument on him.

Some Karen young women and young men are dancing in the new year. They are happy to dance in front of people also, other people can learn how to dance from them.

Dancing

DANCING

This is how people dance in the new year. They also play music and sing a song during the dancing. Many people come together in the dancing with their foods. Most of them wear their traditional clothes. After their program, their share their foods and eat together.

Drum

Karen people also have instruments that include drums. Some drums are made up by wood and leather. They are enjoy playing instruments on new year and other special holidays.