While visiting Cambodia do not forget to see the most distinct features of the country. The country has a rich cultural heritage. The country has a variety of classical dance forms. During the fairs and festivals these dance forms are performed everywhere in the country. These classical dance forms have a long and vivid history. If you enjoy dancing and love seeing one then you are sure to enjoy the dance programs of Cambodia.
Cambodia has a number of classical dance forms however, at the heart of all dance forms there is Apsara dance a joyful form of dance that is a delight to watch. The dance is well known for its graceful moves. This dance form is very popular among the classical dance forms of Cambodia. No matter where you go in Cambodia you are sure to hear about this traditional dance form. The traditional dance form named Apsara has a rich history. This dance form originated in the first century.
The dance form is very gracious. Not only the movements of the dance are graceful and gorgeous but also the traditional dancing costume is gorgeous too. The dancers have to wear golden headdresses, silken tunics and skirts. In the temple of Angkor a number of statues of the apsara dancers adorned in colorful dresses are carved out of the stone. It is estimated that in the court of King Jayavarman VII as many as 3000 Apsara dancers used to dance.
You may find a striking similary between the Apsara dance form and the dance form of Thailand. according to some the Apsara dance has influenced the dance forms of the neighboring countries. During the sacking of Angkor empire some of the Apsara dancers were brought to Thailand and from there the cultural exchange took place.
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