A highly regarded skill that is still being passed down from generation to generation.
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.
He described how, according to ancient tradition, apprentices must learn to prepare a pair of Bay Sei and a pair of Sla Thor, four betel leaves which represent the four sacred directions of Buddhism. “During the summer months they may not last long at all, but throughout the winter they may retain their beauty for up to three months,” he added.
For distant provinces, he generally takes a truck laden with from 20 to 30 freshly felled banana trees, although the size of each depends on the needs of the client. “Although I am uncertain of its impact in other regions, the people in my area place great faith in the use of carved banana trees. This stems from their belief in their historical significance and their desire to conserve it – a sentiment I share. The final product, once completed, is truly exquisite,” he said.
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