Traditional Khmer Dance, Music and Folk Cultural Performance (Apsara Dance) in Siem Reap, Cambodia
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- Опубліковано 28 лис 2024
- In our latest travel video we attend a special traditional Khmer dance, music and folk cultural performance (Aspara Dance) at a special theater/buffet dining hall in Siem Reap, Cambodia. The 'Aspara Dance' is one of the most popular shows in town showcasing traditional forms of dance in what is best described as a dance-drama. The four main forms of dance include: 1) Classical Dance (lakhon luong); 2) Shadow theater (sbeik thom); 3) Masked Dance (Lakhon Khol); 4) Folk Dance (Ceremonial Fishing Dance). Prior to watching the performance we were treated to a delicious buffet feast consisting mostly of Cambodian / Asian food with a few western options as well. We got a discounted ticket from our guest house for $8 (normally it is $12) and we felt the money spent offered great value. We'd recommend this to anyone staying in Siem Reap looking to experience Cambodian culture, Cambodian dance, Cambodian music and/or Cambodian theater.
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No visit to Cambodia is complete without attending at least one traditional Khmer dance performance, often referred to as 'Apsara Dance' after one of the most popular Classical dance pieces. Traditional Khmer dance is better described as 'dance-drama' in that the dances are not merely dance but are also meant to convey a story or message. There are four main modern genres of traditional Khmer dance: 1) Classical Dance, also known as Court or Palatine Dance (lakhon preah reach troap or lakhon luong); 2) Shadow theater (sbeik thom and sbeik toot); 3) Lakhon Khol (all-male masked dance-drama.); 4) Folk Dance (Ceremonial and Theatrical).
Today we are at an Apsara performance which includes traditional music and dance. We've also just finished feasting on a wonderful meal and we are going to enjoy the show.
Normally, this evening performance show and dinner is $12 USD but we got a special deal from our guest house for only $8. I would say just the food alone is well worth that. Now we get the performance to check out.
There are several parts to this performance. It includes folk music, dance and mime.
This is part of our Travel in Cambodia series. We're making a series of videos showcasing Khmer / Cambodian culture, arts, food, religion and people.
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You mean the cultural performance? Yes, we enjoyed it. :)
You guys should do more food videos! I love learning about the different kinds of cuisine they have around the world!
It's a beautiful dance. I like all the hand movements. :)
i tried to dance it many times, and it works
We'll try to make more food ones! We've been getting several requests for food videos, so I guess we're off to eat some more. ;)
That was a fascinating part of the dance :)
The coconut dance was my fav when I was lil
hahahaha my friend she is a dancer in this clip sweet thank for sharing
Wow! She was talented and we enjoyed the performance :)
yep, her name is Phors... Dance at Kolane restaurant. Hope you guys enjoyed while u were in our country...
Music dance and video good 🎗🎗🎗
This was beautiful btw!
do you like cultural kmer?
Man .. I spent $50 for dinner for me & my Thai GF for a walk up price in 2010. We had a few drinks. My Thai GF insisted on tipping the performers, the hotel maids .. etc. You were there in the off season, so it seems you paid 25% of the normal rate.
Norman McKinnon I think you're right about that! It was a great buffet and the performance was excellent, so I can see how they'd charge more during peak season.