Alternate Title Afro-Asian Festival 1971, Classical Khmer Ballet of Cambodia

Country of Origin Cambodia

Description Opening the Afro-Asian Festival, is the Classical Khmer Ballet of Cambodia. Until recently the company performed only in the Royal Palace in Phnom Penh and was the personal property of the Royal Family, their origin going back 1400 years. The all-woman company, chosen when they were children, were rigidly trained to perform at sacred and secular ceremonies to induce favorable attitudes from the gods. The forty eight girls are accompanied by a traditional Cambodian orchestra.

Identifier 1971f.00076

VenueOpera House

dancerSoth Sam On, Sim Montha, Reath Moni , Sam Sokhom, Roy Saroeurn , Nhea Loren , Sal Maly, Ung Pech , Men Saonna, Sin Chantha, Menh Kosni , Keo Davie , Mak Savann, Voan Savai , Pen Sok Huon , Hem Vunnareth, Lor Chindamony , Mam Sovannano, Chuon Nora, Chhoeun Angkeara , Chum Hoeun , Sok Yan, Khy Sophaneth , Keo Yitho , Hul Cheng, Lach Nhien , Khieu Kim Nhan, Seng Chhieng , Pfang Ouch, Chap Seang

jewelryKep Path, Khem Nep

musicianLong Khay, Serey Ek, Vong Chheng , Bin Suon , Sek Ouch, Seng Sum

producerMel Howard, Madame Ninon Tallon Karlweis

singerSam Ath, Chea Khann, Em Noreth, Em Theay, Prom Sokhom

wardrobeChen Phi, Peou Khatna, Chea Samy, Kep Path