The Karen[a] (/ kəˈrɛn / ⓘ kə-REN), also known as the Kayin, are an ethnolinguistic group of peoples who speak Karenic languages and are indigenous to southern and southeastern Myanmar, including …

Nov 24, 2025 · Karen, variety of tribal peoples of southern Myanmar (Burma), speaking languages of the Sino-Tibetan family. Constituting about one-tenth of the population, they are the second largest …

Explore the rich history, culture, and struggles of the Karen people, their origins, traditions, and ongoing fight for self-determination.

1 day ago · After years of viral “Karen moments,” the internet appears to be officially retiring one of its most infamous labels, and Gen Z is already whispering a replacement. According to social media ...

Karen people (Sgaw and Pwo) live in several regions of southern and eastern Burma and call their homeland “Kaw Thoo Lei”. The largest Karen population is in the Irrawaddy Delta area, a vast …

This tribe reside at the border region of Burma and Thailand. The Karen are referred to as the Kayin by the Myanmar government. They are also known as the Kareang, Kariang, Kayin, Pwo, Sagaw and …

The Karen people (pronounced Kah-Ren) are ethnic people native to Burma (also known as Myanmar) and Thailand. The Karen people do not have their own country; however, the ancestral Karen land …

We explore the history of the Karen and how they became refugees, and discuss how the Karen have adapted to life in the U.S. We also give a brief overview of Karen culture, covering everything from …

Learn about the history of Knyaw Poe (Karen people) through the experiences and stories from our elders. Primary source interviews about our history, culture, and traditions.

Most people know of the Karen people from television documentaries, magazines and encyclopedias as the "long-neck" or "giraffe" tribe. But the women who wear these brass rings on their neck belong to …