Cambodia's UNESCO heritage ballet makes HK debut

The Royal Ballet of Cambodia is making its debut in Hong Kong, performing 'Les Etoiles du Ballet’ in the Studio Theatre at the Hong Kong Cultural Centre from August 25 and 26.

An orchestra will accompany the performance, and a female chorus that sing of the plot and emotions on behalf of the dancers, was once considered the kings’ messengers to the gods and to the ancestors.

Inscribed as a UNESCO Intangible Heritage, the Royal Ballet of Cambodia is a dance form and heritage descended directly from the royal court of the kingdom of Cambodia and has previously graced Marseille, New York and Monaco.

Featuring an elite troupe of 14 dancers, five musicians and three singers, the group is a cultural ambassador.

On borth days in August, they will perform at 8pm. Tickets are priced from HK$200-HK$300. The perforamance is sponsored by the Consulate of Cambodia in Hong Kong and Macau, the Leisure and Cultural Services Department, The Hong Kong Government, Cathay Pacific Airways, Asia Insurance, and Sinclair Communications. They say the proceeds will be used to support the performers.

source http://www.thestandard.com.hk/breaking-news.php?id=93893