Apsara Dance
Apsara Dance
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dianedinky
Dunfermline, UK1,346 contributions
Feb 2024 • Solo
I know everyone says you must see a traditional Apsara Dance show whilst in Cambodia...so I did. However, it was not for me.
Whilst I could appreciate the skill involved, once I'd watched the first few minutes the rest dragged on a bit. Sorry, but for me once you've seen a lady bend their fingers back once then you don't need to see it over and over throughout the show. It also wasn't all dancing as bits had a more martial arts vibe with mock fighting (I couldn't follow what the story was).
What really got to me though and why I give only 2 stars was the musical accompaniment, which plays a large part in the overall show. Unfortunately, the dance was accompanied by what I can only describe as a terrible wailing sound (not what I call singing) and banging of drums. I found this really distracting and could not enjoy the floor show. It's all subjective though and others around me seemed to love it so each to their own.
I loved the meal though!
Whilst I could appreciate the skill involved, once I'd watched the first few minutes the rest dragged on a bit. Sorry, but for me once you've seen a lady bend their fingers back once then you don't need to see it over and over throughout the show. It also wasn't all dancing as bits had a more martial arts vibe with mock fighting (I couldn't follow what the story was).
What really got to me though and why I give only 2 stars was the musical accompaniment, which plays a large part in the overall show. Unfortunately, the dance was accompanied by what I can only describe as a terrible wailing sound (not what I call singing) and banging of drums. I found this really distracting and could not enjoy the floor show. It's all subjective though and others around me seemed to love it so each to their own.
I loved the meal though!
Written 2 May 2024
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Chasda
Taunton, Somerset67 contributions
Feb 2024 • Couples
The food and the show were excellent. Thoroughly enjoyed this cultural experience and would thoroughly recommend. Wow!
Written 13 March 2024
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TAIN2013
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia2,859 contributions
Dec 2018
The traditional Apsara dance performance is held in the courtyard of the luxury Sofitel hotel. The open air performance is combined with a traditional dinner buffet with the food held in clay pots and plants and trees serving as the back-drop. Lanterns strung from the trees provide an intimate ambience. The performance is held next to a small lake which gives it a very natural and traditional setting.
The performance itself has several acts related to Cambodian history and culture in addition to the traditional Apsara dance. The dancers wear exquisite traditional costumes and the performance is accompanied by live music performed by a local band.
Food is excellent although the menu is more traditional Khmer. Service is excellent.
This is a great way to get a taste of with Cambodian history and Khmer culture in a smaller and more intimate setting.
The performance itself has several acts related to Cambodian history and culture in addition to the traditional Apsara dance. The dancers wear exquisite traditional costumes and the performance is accompanied by live music performed by a local band.
Food is excellent although the menu is more traditional Khmer. Service is excellent.
This is a great way to get a taste of with Cambodian history and Khmer culture in a smaller and more intimate setting.
Written 16 November 2019
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