Cambodian royal dance, also known as fairy dance, is a way for Cambodian people to pray to the gods. Therefore, dancers hold a high status and are regarded as fairies on earth, serving as messengers between kings, gods, and ancestors.

ADAround the first century, ancient Indian culture was introducedNowThe Funan Dynasty of Cambodia,Established the foundation of Khmer cultureFundamentals.The prosperous scene of dance art at that time,It is not only recorded in ancient books such as stone tablets,And in the world-renowned Angkor WatThere are also. Dance is an important theme in the relief of Angkor Monument, and to this dayDiscovered up tooneeightOver 00 elegantly designed statues、A dance goddess with diverse dance movementsApsarahA relief statue of. ApsarahalthoughhoweverDerived from Indian mythology,butstayThe postures in Angkor Wat Monuments、Dance posture、Appearance and clothing,But it has a distinct Khmer colorEthnic characteristics,This provided sufficient basis and rich imagination for the creation of classical Cambodian court dance in later generations.

1970s,Classical royal dance is on the brink of extinction.Recognized by UNESCO in 2003,Listed in the Representative List of Human Intangible Cultural Heritage, adding a beautiful wealth to world culture.

This lifelike fairy dance is not only solidified in the Angkor Monument, but also a cultural heritage that has been passed down to this dayLiving fossils. In the Angkor scenic area, one can always encounter young girls wearing golden crowns and colorful dance costumes, like fairies walking down from reliefs, performing dances with elegant gestures.

For a long time,This type of dance has always had a traditional value of symbolizing divinity, embodying elegance and spirituality. Its script is related to the myths and legends of the origin of the Khmer nation, and the dance movements show very distinctive characteristics.A young girl standing tall in the lotus, dressed in thin gauze, flying from head to toereachfootWearingVarious accessories, including earrings, necklaces, bracelets, and anklets. The typical posture is supporting leg flexion, lifting the leg up to the crotch, bending the waist, keeping the upper body and head straight, and bending both arms to support it. From the perspective of dance techniques, thissomeActions have high difficulty and appreciation value. Especially the requirements for the form of gestures are very strict, becauseitRepresenting the growth of plants, metaphoricalNowThe Sprout of Life.

In multiple theaters and hotels in Siem Reap, there are specialized large-scale dance performances. In royal celebrations and ceremonies, this form of performance is even more common. The Cambodian royal family attaches great importance to dance, including princes and princessesEveryone is enthusiastic about ittoWhendanceperformer,localofGirls also consider dancing royal dances asA kind of pride.Even Princess Jenna, who has become popular on social media, has a special fondness for royal dance!

This art form that narrowly escaped the catastrophe of history is still cherished by Cambodians around the world. In every dance step and gesture, it seems that one can feel the profound emotions in Cambodian culture.