
Dance of the Apsara Divinities
In Cambodia, dance (របាំ, robam in Khmer) consists of three main categories: Khmer classical dance, or Robam Preah Reach Trop, a highly stylized dance form originating from the royal court used for invocation, entertainment and to pay homage; folk dance which portrays cultural traditions; and social dances performed in social gatherings. Robam Tep Apsara (របាំទេពអប្សរា, literally, Dance of the Apsara Divinities) is the title of a … Continue reading Dance of the Apsara Divinities