Traditional culture of Khmer people in the South of Viet Nam (The perspective from aspect of Khmer pagoda)

Abstract

The writing presented about results of traditional cultural study of Khmer people. It was viewed from aspect of the pagoda. Content of the study described in details about architecture and sculpture of Khmer pagoda in Ho Chi Minh City as a valuable material cultural heritage that should be preserved and stored. The research’s content also presented about role of Khmer pagoda as a center for community education, social activities, and spiritual life at Khmer people’s community in Ho Chi Minh City generally and in the South of Vietnam particularly.