From war-torn hills and valleys, to the sheep and wheat paddocks of remote Australia, the Karen people are determined to pass down their language and traditions to the next generation.
Help keep family & friends informed by sharing this articleOn a bush block in a remote Australian town, dozens of young children are enthusiastically embracing "weekend school", where they are being taught the Karen language by refugees fighting to keep their culture and identity alive.
"I am very happy to live in Australia, but sometimes I miss my home too," Ms Benny says.She brims with pride watching the children learn their culture in a colourful old house on the outskirts of town.The grandmother says the war in Myanmar has been happening all around her family, and they aren't safe.Ms Benny's daughter helps translate.
The area is now considered one of the most multicultural towns in Australia and has a large Karen community.Ms Benny says it is vital that the Karen people's culture is passed on to the next generation.
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