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.