Invitation to Karen Traditional Wrist Tying Ceremony

Karen Community Association UK would like to invite you to Karen Traditional Wrist Tying Ceremony

26th August 2011 (Friday)

10:30 – 13:00

Hillsborough Trinity Methodist Church

Middle wood Road

Sheffield

S6 7HE

Traditional Karen sticky rice plus tea and coffee will be served after the programme.


For more information contact:

Nant Bwa Bwa Phan at bwabwa.phan@karennationalunion.net


Brief history of Karen Wrist Tying Ceremony

Karen Wrist Tying Ceremony is one of the ancient traditions of Karen people. In the past our ancestors, the elderly people asked for their families and relatives who are away or abroad to come back together once a year for family gathering, sharing food and tying thread to the wrists to show and remember that they are one. This tradition becomes part of our Karen culture from generation to generation.


Now a day, once a year, Karen people gather together for the ceremony where the elders tying white thread to the wrists, and everyone sharing wishes to their beloved friends or family members. The event has no religious significance.


Please come and join with us on our significant event. There will be various performances including music entertainment and many more.