Preserving the Essence of Khmer Culture
Thứ hai, Ngày 01/06/2026 16:10
Driven by a passion for creating Buddha statues and a desire to preserve the essence of Khmer culture, Mr. Ly Phuong, residing in Bung Long hamlet, Long Phu commune (Can Tho City), started his career in Buddha statue making.
Preserving the Essence of Khmer Culture
Driven by a passion for creating Buddha statues and a desire to preserve the essence of Khmer culture, Mr. Ly Phuong, residing in Bung Long hamlet, Long Phu commune (Can Tho City), started his career in Buddha statue making.
Born into a Khmer family with a tradition closely associated with temples, Mr. Phuong was familiar with the image of Buddha statues and the sacred space of worship from a young age. During his long period of studying at the temple, Mr. Phuong frequently observed artisans crafting Buddha statues.
For Mr. Phuong, a statue not only needs to be beautiful but also must express the spirit, radiating purity and compassion in the spirit of Buddhism.
Mr. Phuong's works are increasingly sophisticated, exuding the spirit and characteristics of Khmer art, earning the trust of many temples inside and outside the province who commission his work.
A highlight of the statues crafted by Mr. Phuong's workshop is the harmonious blend of tradition and modernity. Mr. Phuong always respects the distinctive sculptural standards of Khmer culture for Buddha statues, from the meditating posture and benevolent facial expression to the symbolic decorative motifs, when creating his sculptures.
Text and photos: Kim Ngoc
Source: Can Tho Newspaper - baocantho.com.vn