Siem Reap Aspara Dance and Dinner

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Apsara Dance Performance – Dinner

A journey to Cambodia is not complete if you don’t experience a performance of the Apsara dance, considered a part of the Khmer identity. This traditional dance is a form of Cambodian classic dance, in the heart of the Cambodian culture.

This dance knows a new fast-growing resurgence after its ban and bloody suppression by the Khmer Rouge regime of Pol Pot (90% of the dancers and musicians were killed). An Apsara is a woman spirit in the Buddhist and Hindu mythology. Apsara dancers are young, elegant and wear traditional costume. Their movements focus principally on the hands and feet. They tell a history and each gesture of the hands symbolises the main steps of the cycle of nature.

After this captivating show set in a unique wooden theatre guests will enjoy a traditional  Khmer dinner.

Additional Info

* Duration: 4 hours
* Starts: Siem Reap, Cambodia
* Trip Category: Private & Custom Tours >> Private Sightseeing Tours



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Apsara Dance Performance – Dinner

A journey to Cambodia is not complete if you don’t experience a performance of the Apsara dance, considered a part of the Khmer identity. This traditional dance is a form of Cambodian classic dance, in the heart of the Cambodian culture.

This dance knows a new fast-growing resurgence after its ban and bloody suppression by the Khmer Rouge regime of Pol Pot (90% of the dancers and musicians were killed). An Apsara is a woman spirit in the Buddhist and Hindu mythology. Apsara dancers are young, elegant and wear traditional costume. Their movements focus principally on the hands and feet. They tell a history and each gesture of the hands symbolises the main steps of the cycle of nature.

After this captivating show set in a unique wooden theatre guests will enjoy a traditional  Khmer dinner.

History of the Aspara Dance

As you travel to the dance venue your Green Cultural Guide will provide you with an understanding of the history of the Apsara Dance and the important part it plays in Cambodian culture.

Aspara Dance Performance

Set in a traditional theatre you will then sit back and experience an Apsara dance which is a traditional dance of the Kingdom of Cambodia that dates back to the 7th century.This dance knows a new fast-growing resurgence after its ban and bloody suppression by the Khmer Rouge regime of Pol Pot (90% of the dancers and musicians were killed). An Apsara is a woman spirit in the Buddhist and Hindu mythology. Apsara dancers are young, elegant and wear traditional costume. Their movements focus principally on the hands and feet. They tell a history and each gesture of the hands symbolises the main steps of the cycle of nature.

Dinner

Following this performance you will enjoy a traditional Khmer dinner.



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