Apsara: Traditional Cambodian Dance
No trip to Cambodia is complete without a glimpse of the
traditional Apsara dance performance.
Apsara is performed by a group of young women in a flawlessly harmonized orientation. Every unhurried and deliberate movement is accentuated by a subtle bend in the knees with the heels elevated and lowered to the ground with each beat. A constant smile is attached to their faces, as they graciously flaunt their well-mastered elegance to awestruck audiences. The recurrent hand gestures throughout the performance give prominence to the dance, with each motion and shift denoting different parts of the story.
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Robam Tep Apsara, or the Dance of the Aspara Divinities
is the name given to a classical Khmer dance recreated by the Cambodian Royal
Ballet, not long after it nearly vanished during the regime of the Khmer Rouge.
Apsara: Traditional Cambodian Dance
This traditional dance originated from the story of the union of the hermit Kampu and Apsara Mera. In Hindu and Buddhist mythology, Apsaras are supernatural
female beings of the clouds and waters. They are said to be young and beautiful,
and are adept dancers with the ability to change their shapes at will. The Apsara
dance is performed by women gracefully dressed in close-fitting traditional
costumes known as a Sampot Sarabap, which is constructed from rich silk brocade
featuring intricate yet aesthetic details, along with a golden headdress.
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| Apsara: The Traditional Cambodian Dance |
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| An Apsara dancer dressed in a Sampot Sarabap and a golden headdress |
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| An Apsara dancer performing at dinner show |
Apsara is performed by a group of young women in a flawlessly harmonized orientation. Every unhurried and deliberate movement is accentuated by a subtle bend in the knees with the heels elevated and lowered to the ground with each beat. A constant smile is attached to their faces, as they graciously flaunt their well-mastered elegance to awestruck audiences. The recurrent hand gestures throughout the performance give prominence to the dance, with each motion and shift denoting different parts of the story.
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| Apsara: The Traditional Cambodian Dance |
Although there are occasional performances held in
temples, a more convenient option would be to attend one of the nightly performances
offered in restaurants. Pairing your dinner with this traditional dance will
surely add zest to your gastronomic experience while traveling in Siem Reap. Remember
to book ahead to secure the best seats!
Temple
Balcony
Time:
19:30 (Daily)
Address:
Street 08, Krong Siem Reap
Website
| +855 12 234 565
Price:
Free
Apsara
Theatre
Time: 20:30
(Daily)
Address:
Street 26, Krong Siem Reap
Website
| +855 63 963 561
Price: $25
per adult/$12.50 per child
La Noria
Hotel
Time:
19.30 (Wednesday & Sunday)
Address:
River Rd, Krong Siem Reap
Price:
$6 per person
Phare Cambodian Circus
Time: 20:00 (Daily)
Phare Cambodian Circus
Time: 20:00 (Daily)
Apsara
Terrace
Time:
19:45 (Monday, Wednesday & Friday)
Address: Raffles
Grand Hotel d’Angkor, 1 Vithei Charles De Gaulle
Website
| +855 63 963 888
Price: $40
per adult/$25.50 per child
Kulen II Restaurant
Time: 19:30 (Daily)
Address: Sivatha Street, Siem Reap
+855 (0) 92 630 090
Price: $12 per adult/$6 per child (free for <3 br="" buffet="" show="">
Kulen II Restaurant
Time: 19:30 (Daily)
Address: Sivatha Street, Siem Reap
+855 (0) 92 630 090
Price: $12 per adult/$6 per child (free for <3 br="" buffet="" show="">
Alliance
Café
Time: 20:00
(Tuesday, Thursday & Satuday)
Address: Wat Damnak,
7 Makara Street
+855 63 760 169
Price: $20
per person (including set dinner)
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