Arts & Culture

Royal Ballet celebrating 20th anniversary on UNESCO list

Publication date 07 November 2023 | 21:29 | ICT

Renowned for its elegant hand movements and exquisite attire, the Royal Ballet of Cambodia, also referred to as Khmer Classical Dance, shares a profound connection with the Khmer court that spans more than a millennium.

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