Ornate banana trunk carvings sharpen pride in Siem Reap


Two men carve banana tree trunks into various floral shapes for a religious ceremony in Siem Reap province in March. - ANA

PHNOM PENH (The Phnom Penh Post/Asia News Network): Carved banana tree trunks into various floral shapes is part of the artistic heritage of the ancient Khmer.

This highly regarded skill is still being passed down from generation to generation, especially in Peam village, Daun Keo commune Siem Reap province’s Puok district.

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