The 60th anniversary commemoration of Karen Martyrs’ Day

On August 12, 1950, Karen national leader Saw Ba U Gyi, who was the founder and president of the Karen National Union (KNU), was assassinated along with eight of his colleagues in Kawkareik, Karen State (Burma) by Burmese Army. Since then August 12 is recognized as Karen National Martyrs’ Day.

On Martyrs Day Karen people all over the world commemorate and honour fallen leaders, soldiers, and civilians that have lost their lives in the struggle for freedom, democracy in Burma.

KNU is a democratic organization, committed for freedom and democracy for the Karen and all the people of Burma to establish a genuine federal Burma with peace and harmony. Come and join to commemorate Karen National Martyrs’ Day and learn more about Karen culture.

Date: 14 - 08 - 2010 (Saturday)
Time: 10:30 AM
Venue: Christ Church Hall, 257 Pitsmoor Road, Sheffield, S3 9AQ , United Kingdom

Refreshment will be served after commemoration service.

For more information please contact
Saw Lah Kei Htoo, .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) or
Naw Dah Dah, .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)

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