Brief Description of Cultural Dances

Chhayam: This is a comic, improvised dance accompanied by long drums which often precedes a ceremonial parade.

Monkey Dance: (Prathom Sva Pol): A dance which demonstrates movements of a certain kind of "monkey" character in Cambodian dance-dramas. Watch closely to see them picking fleas and scratching.

Tivea Prapey: A group of young children dance while the lyrics speak of a holdiay celebration honoring the glory of Cambodia. This is part of the classical dance repertoire.

Blessing Dance: (Chuon Por): In this classical piece, "The Blessing Dance" flower petals are tossed gently from small silver or gold trays as a way of blessing the audience and the event.

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