A look at Khmer ethnic group’s dance art

For Khmer people, dance art is both sacred and spiritual after hours of hard work.

The Khmer dance is divided into two types, namely court dance and folk dance. Most of the traditional dances are fun, featured through the rhythmic and lively coordination of hand and foot movements.

The folk dances of the Khmer ethnic group have no limit to the number of participants. Participants can dance in a circle or rows. 

Below are photos of the Khmer ethnic group’s dance.

A royal dance of the Khmer ethnic group

The art troupe of Xiem Can pagoda in Bac Lieu perform an Apsara dance to serve tourists.

The Sadam drum dance

A fan dance of the Khmer ethnic group, a traditional dance

Lam Leo dance of Khmer art troupe of Soc Trang province

Translated by Mai Huong