This site is a Cultural Exchange and a Communication
Center
representing the Karen people. We invite you to explore and
participate.
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.The Karens, pronounced
(Ka-rans), are an indigenous people to the southeast Asian
countries of Thailand and Burma. Our population numbers
around 14 million in that region with the majority of the
Karens living inside Burma. Traditionally, most Karens are
farmers who farm the nutrient rich soils of southern Burma
and eastern Thailand. The religion of the Karen majority is
Animism and Buddhism although there is a sizable population
of Christians among the Karens. Christians constitute
roughly 30% of the Karen population. Karens, unlike other
large ethnic groups, are made-up of smaller subgroups who,
in some cases, speak in their own dialects. There are,
however, two main groups of Karens: the Sgaws(S'waw) and the
Pwos. To most people who are familiar with the Karens,
Karens are known for their colorful traditional clothes and
for their energetic and jubilant festival dances.
Foremostly, the Karens are known for their hospitality and
friendliness which they readily extend to everyone. Please
continue to explore this website to learn more about us, the
Karens.
elcome to the Karen Website!
a Cultural Exchange and a Communication
Center
representing the Karen people. We invite you to explore and
participate.
..
.-
.The Karens, pronounced
(Ka-rans), are an indigenous people to the southeast Asian
countries of 
Thailand and Burma. Our population numbers
around 14 million in that region with the majority of the
Karens living inside Burma. Traditionally, most Karens are
farmers who farm the nutrient rich soils of southern Burma
and eastern Thailand. The religion of the Karen majority is
Animism and Buddhism although there is a sizable population
of Christians among the Karens. Christians constitute
roughly 30% of the Karen population. Karens, unlike other
large ethnic groups, are made-up of smaller subgroups who,
in some cases, speak in their own dialects. There are,
however, two main groups of Karens: the Sgaws(S'waw) and the
Pwos. To most people who are familiar with the Karens,
Karens are known for their colorful traditional clothes and
for their energetic and jubilant festival dances.
Foremostly, the Karens are known for their hospitality and
friendliness which they readily extend to everyone. Please
continue to explore this website to learn more about us, the
Karens.
