What Do Apsara Dancers Symbolise?

These Hindu spirits of cloud and water traditionally represented the paragon of feminine beauty, elegance and refinement. They are heavenly nymphs that dance and entertain, seducing both men and divinities.

What is the meaning of Apsara dance?

The Apsara dance is a traditional dance of the Kingdom of Cambodia, dating back to the 7th century. ... According to Hindu mythology, Apsaras were beautiful female creatures that descended from heaven to entertain Gods and Kings with their dance.

Who created the Apsara dance?

The Queen got the idea to re-create the dance, which led her first granddaughter, Princess Norodom Buppha Devi, a daughter of Norodom Sihanouk, to become the first professional apsara dancer of the modern era.

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