LOCALS FLOCK TO CERAMICS HUB FOR TRADITIONAL KHMER ARTWORK

Dotted with amazing ancient temples, the sacred land of Angkor in Siem Reap province has a lot more cultural experiences to offer travelers.

One of them is the educational and entertaining pottery class by Khmer Ceramics Centre. A popular stop for international travelers, it has increasingly attract local tourists to learn pottery and bring their final work back home as a souvenirs.

The echoes founder of Serge Rega’ - Nhoeb Panha, intend to contribute economic and social development in the province. This small ceramic centre evolved into a social enterprise, Khmer Ceramics and Fine Arts Centre in 2006, aiming to revive once-prosperous Khmer ceramics and provide training and employment to disadvantaged communities.

Local tour guide and pottery teachers will start with a brief introduction before demonstrating the art of pottery. All the materials will be supplied and at the end of the session, participants will receive a pottery bowl (handmade by themselves) with a certificate issued.

The pottery and painting classes each lasted one hour and 45 minutes. The cost is USD 25 per person and currently on 30% discount promotion. It also sells handmade products via online at www.khmerceramics.com.

source: https://www.phnompenhpost.com/lifestyle-arts-culture/locals-flock-ceramics-hub-traditional-khmer-artwork


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