Inside the ancient house containing hundreds of Khmer artifacts in Soc Trang

The Khmer Cultural Gallery of Soc Trang Province is located on Nguyen Chi Thanh Street (Ward 6, Soc Trang City). It was started in 1936.

The Khmer Cultural Gallery of Khmer in Soc Trang Province is located on Nguyen Chi Thanh Street (Ward 6, Soc Trang City), and was started in 1936. This place preserves a comprehensive collection of vivid and diverse artifacts about the cultural, spiritual, material, and daily life of the Khmer people in Soc Trang Province in particular and the Mekong Delta region in general.

With an area of 2,344 m2, the Khmer Cultural Gallery consists of 2 sections: the artifact display area and the newly built office area. There are over 400 artifacts here, ranging from handmade farming tools and daily utensils to the spiritual and cultural life of the Khmer people.

With an area of 2,344 m2, the gallery consists of 2 sections: the artifact display area and the newly built office area. There are over 400 artifacts here, ranging from handmade farming tools and daily utensils to the spiritual and cultural life of the Khmer people.

The scriptures written on palm leaves - one of the unique cultural heritages showcasing the ingenuity, creativity, and knowledge of the Khmer people.

Model of the main hall of Khleang Pagoda - an ancient pagoda of the Khmer people in Soc Trang.

The Ro Bam theater art is vividly recreated at the gallery. This is a classical dance drama on the stage of the Khmer people, with stories drawn from mythological legends, famous from ancient times. In 2019, it was recognized by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism as a national intangible cultural heritage.

Based on the influence of Ro Bam theater art, the Du Ke art (a type of Khmer opera) was born, creating conditions for music to develop with many richly and diversely created musical instruments. (In the photo is a model recreating the Du Ke theater art).

Model of the Ca Hau boat - a type of boat for the Venerable, monks, and reputable people to sit and direct the racing teams in the Ngo boat races. Additionally, it is used to transport food, drinking water, musical instruments... to serve and support the Ngo boat team in races.

Along with the Provincial Museum, the Khmer Cultural Gallery of Soc Trang Province is one of the places that still preserves artifacts clearly reflecting the cultural identity, spirit, and development process of the Khmer people.