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Robam Kurs Ang-re Dance, Pestle Dance
This folk dance is performed by using pounding stick, tool used by farmers to pound rice in order to release husk away. Khmer farmers use pounding stick for dancing. The performance usually takes place right after the harvesting. Normally villagers celebrate a ritual ceremony right after harvesting to pay respect and gratitude to the spirit that always bring good yield of rice product for them. Villagers perform this dance for fun and for an offering to the spirit.
- Choreographers:
- Prof. Chheng Phon
- Prof. Pol Som Oeun
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- Dancers:
- Mrs. Loun Sokham
- Mr. Ten Samol
- Mrs. Khoun Nary
- Mr. Yim Yoeun
- Mrs. Im Sopho
- Reach Teng
- Mrs. Kem Sophorn
- Moeun Chan Dara
- Mrs. Keov Narom
- Iem Siem
- Mrs. Ork Leng
- Tuch Sareoum
- Mrs. Mom Hay
- Preng Sakhourn
The piece performed until 1975 and it has been back on stage since 1979.
www.mcfa.gov.kh / PERFORMING ARTS / Folk Dance
"Inventory of Intangible Cultural Heritage of Cambodia", Ministry of Culture and Fine Arts and UNESCO, Cambodia 2004, #24, p. 45
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