This book celebrates and documents the resurgence of dance in
Cambodia after the fall of the Khmer Rouge and the infamous Pol Pot
regime. It honours the remarkable commitment of the few remaining
masters of the art of dance who are reviving and preserving the
famous classical dances, as well as the courage and resolution of
young artists who are imaginatively pursuing their passion to forge
new paths in contemporary dance. n 2003, Cambodian classical dance
was awarded world heritage status by UNESCO - this confirmed the
importance, and perhaps the burden, of the task of preservation.
This volume includes contributions from the royal family, eminent
writers and commentators and the dancers themselves. Monuments and
reminders of the Killing Fields abound in the city of Phnom Penh.
Nearly 2 million Cambodians, including many artists, perished
during the killings or died of starvation and disease during the
Khmer Rouge years. Today, the dancers, both young and old, move
towards the future while respecting and honouring the past. This
volume documents their journey.
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