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    Myanmar Cultural Day, a free event held at the Asian American Cultural Center, displayed traditional performances and cultural booths by the Karen, Karenni, Chin (Zomi Chin), Kachin, Burmese, and Mon communities of Austin. July 7, 2018.
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    Mohammed Ayub and his family, members of the Rohingya Burmese community, at Myanmar Cultural Day
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    Members from the Rohingya Burmese community, an ethnic group of Burma, display the Burmese flag at Myanmar Cultural Day.
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    Traditional clothing on display Myanmar Cultural Day
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    Clothing and other items from the Karenni community on display at Myanmar Cultural Day
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    A performer from the Burmese community at Myanmar Cultural Day
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    Performers from the Burmese community of Austin
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    Performers from the Burmese community of Austin
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    Members of the Kachin community of Austin perform traditional dance
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    Members of the Karenni community perform traditional dance.
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    A traditional Burmese solo dance
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    A Burmese Creation Story Dance
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    City Council Member Jimmy Flannigan of District Six speaks at the opening of Myanmar Cultural Day.
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    Performers from the Burmese community of Austin display traditional dance at Myanmar Cultural Day.

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