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The legacy of Khmer culture and folklore much of it relayed through dance is over 1,000 years old. Nearly destroyed during the genocidal rule of the Khmer Rouge (1975-79), when ninety percent of the Cambodian dancers, along with other creative artists and intellectuals were murdered mercilessly, this art form is currently enjoying a spirited revival.
This well-researched work, written with refreshing clarity, is the result of the author's passionate interest in the historical & cross-cultural links this art form has shared with India, Java and the rest of Southeast Asia for many centuries.
A decade of detailed study of the art form, a deep understanding of its ancient religious, social and cultural ethos, and a first-hand approach with fascinating anecdotes makes this a highly readable story about the Khmer Culture expressed through Classic dance.
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