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Khmer dancer
Khmer classical dancer in the costume of a male Ngoh role (male roles are usually played by a female dancer), sheltering under a doorway of the Elephant Terrace in the rain. During the Khmer Rouge era (1975-79) 90% of Khmer classical performers were put to death. After the fall of the Khmer Rouge, surviving artists revived the centuries old classical dancer tradition and it was added to the UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage List in 2003.
geoghanart
on January 29, 2016What a contrast - the beautiful girl and outfit against the old stone. Well framed and captured.
Lgood
on January 29, 2016I have read that before about many of the "male" characters are played by females. This is a lovely shot. I need to look up the reason for the performers being put to death. This is a great shot!
Gene Hyder
on January 29, 2016Superb shot.
Anthony
on January 28, 2016Excellent portrait shot and great costume
Rick Willis
on January 28, 2016Beautiful Costume...
Franks-Focus
on January 28, 2016Great shot of this young lady. Good to know that some of their tradition survived that horrible era of Khmer Rouge.
Refslund
on January 28, 2016Marvelous picture
johnchapmanphotographer
on January 28, 2016Hi Terry, this is BEAUTIFUL.
Terry Allen
on January 28, 2016Thank you for your comments!