Dance in Cambodia

Dance in Cambodia (Khmer: របាំ robam) consists of three main categories: classical dance of the royal court used for invocation, entertainment and to pay homage, folk dance which portrays cultural traditions, and social dances performed in social gatherings.

Read more about Dance In Cambodia:  Classical Dance, Folk Dance, Social Dance

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