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ROYAL BALLET OF THE KINGDOM OF CAMBODIA 🇰🇭🐉🐉 "Utoka Apsara" is a Cambodian(Khmer) Royal Ballet dance that symbolizes the significance of water. It portrays the use of water by celestial beings, such as the divine Apsaras and heavenly deities, as well as by humans on Earth. Interwoven with this theme is the sacred belief in the currents of the Ganges River, deeply rooted in Brahmanism. The Ganges is revered as a divine source of pure water, believed to continuously flow down to Earth, providi

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### **Cambodian Royal Ballet: History and Evolution** The **Cambodian Royal Ballet** (*Robam Preah Reach Trop*), one of the most refined classical dance forms in Southeast Asia, is deeply intertwined with Cambodia’s history, religion, and monarchy. Recognized by **UNESCO** in 2003 as a *Masterpiece of the Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity*, it has survived centuries of change, from the glory of Angkor to the devastation of the Khmer Rouge. ---## **Historical Origins** ### **1. Angkor Era

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Cambodian classical dance, also known as **Royal Ballet of Cambodia** or **Khmer Classical Dance**, is a highly stylized art form with a rich history dating back to the royal courts of the Angkor Empire (9th–15th centuries). It is deeply intertwined with Cambodian culture, religion, and identity. Here are some key aspects of this traditional dance form: ### 1. **Historical Significance** - The dance form was originally performed in the royal courts and temples, often as part of religious ceremon