THE FOLK KNOWLEDGE OF KHMER PEOPLE IN TRA VINH IN MAKING MASKS, CROWNS FOR ART PERFORMANCES

During the developmental period, the southern Khmer people in general and Khmer people in Tra Vinh province in particular have been gaining a variety of  experiences in some definite fields. In art performances they have made mask and crown – the uniquely cultural products prove the art level and folk knowledgeof the ethnic community. This paper researches the technique of making crown and mask which connect with elements such as nature, religion, technique of craftsman, the value of cultural product, and the art of indigenous people