How Khmer classical dance connects the heavens to the earth
In short: Explore the profound history and modern revival of Cambodia's sacred dance traditions through the eyes of artist Prumsodun Ok.
For over a millennium, Khmer dancers in Cambodia have served as living bridges between the earthly and heavenly realms. Prumsodun Ok, who established Cambodia's premier all-male, gay-identifying dance troupe, uses this piece to examine how artists act as intermediaries while describing modern attempts to restore this old tradition.
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