Apsara khmer dancing

 

1.Meaning of Apsara 

 

              Apsara, or Apsara, is a form of fairy tale dance that originated in the form of a musical dance, a royal dance that belonged to the king for a long time without any foreign influence. This dance is a valuable dance or a happy dance to play in the worship of the gods or to the spirits of the kings who have died. Because of the importance and value of this dance, combined with the luxury of this dance, they carved on the temple walls the image of this dance, which remains to this day. Since the Apsara image represents the king's musical dance, it is often understood that the Apsara image represents the Khmer art. Reflected through Apsara images, one can understand the mindset of Cambodians, we are a nation that is creative, gentle, polite and loves peace 

 

2.Origin of Apsara dancing

 

                     This dance was officially created in 1961 by Queen Sisowath Kosomanak Neary Roth and Princess Norodom Bopha Devi as the first Apsara character.The dance was performed on the occasion of the Queen's visit to Sothearos Primary School, where the children's art ceremony was held. Seeing this, the queen was inspired to create this dance and nicknamed it "Apsara Dance", which means "Deva Dance", "Fairy Dance" or "Angel Dance" in Pali Sanskrit words.

 

3.Apasar acdessories

                       All the Apsara crown decorations and dances are copied from the Apsara pattern on the walls of Angkor Wat. The crown worn above the head must have seven tops, each of which has a cane knot pattern, perfect proportions, and shoulder-length hair. Both ears are designed with three strands of hair on each side, and the ears are tasseled to the shoulders.As well as highlighted by tassels, designs in various styles. The forearms are worn on both hands and the wrists are worn. If you look at the chest, you will see two crosses on the shirt and a tight waistband with tassels attached to the skirt. Most of the skirts are designed in the shape of a fish tail, while another skirt is seen with the right waistband tucked down. On the legs there is a skirt, and the skirt at the left waist is designed in a pleated pattern, dropping from the waist to the ground.

 

4.Time to performance

 

                      The forearms are worn on both hands and the wrists are worn. If you look at the chest, you will see two crosses on the shirt and a tight waistband with tassels attached to the skirt. Most of the skirts are designed in the shape of a fish tail, while another skirt is seen with the right waistband tucked down. On the legs there is a skirt, and the skirt at the left waist is designed in a pleated pattern, dropping from the waist to the ground. especaily you can go to see in the Place to see apsara dancing Koulen Restaurant and Live Performance at these place name:
-Angkor Village Apsara Theatre.
-Cambodia Living Arts Theatre Show.
-Sovanna Phum Arts Association.
-Selapak.