Theatre of Cambodia explained

Theatre of Cambodia known as Lakhon (Central Khmer: ល្ខោន) is composed of many different genres. There are three main categories: classical, folk, and modern. Many forms of theatre in Cambodia incorporates dance movement into performances and are referred to as dance dramas.[1] [2]

Classical

See main article: Royal Ballet of Cambodia, Lakhon Khol, Lakhon pol srey and Khmer shadow theatre.

Folk

Modern

Notes and References

  1. Frédéric. Maurel. A Khmer "nirat", 'Travel in France during the Paris World Exhibition of 1900': influences from the Thai?. 23749987. South East Asia Research. 10. 1. 2002. 99–112. 10.5367/000000002101297026. 146881782.
  2. Santi . Pakdeekham . RELATIONSHIPS BETWEEN EARLY THAI AND KHMER PLAYS. Damrong Journal. 8. 1. 2009. 53–67.
  3. http://www.khmerguide.com/popup/lakhaon_01.php?context_ind=1|Lakhaon Poul Srei (Female Masked Theatre)
  4. http://www.khmerguide.com/popup/lakhaon_01.php?context_ind=5|Lakhaon berk Bat (Berk Bat Theatre)
  5. World Musics in Context: A Comprehensive Survey of the World's Major Musical ... By Peter Fletcher, p.307
  6. Theatre in Southeast Asia By James R. Brandon, p.61
  7. May M. Ebihara, Carol Anne Mortland, Judy Ledgerwood Cambodian Culture Since 1975: Homeland and Exile - 1994 -p39" ... khaol), shadow plays (sbaek), basak theatre (Ikhaon basak), yike theatre (yike), and alternate singing (ayai)."
  8. http://www.khmerguide.com/popup/lakhaon_01.php?context_ind=12|Lakhaon Pleng Kar (Wedding Theatre)
  9. http://www.cambodianscene.com/index.php?target=article&title=women|Cambodian history rich with female role-models and rulers
  10. Web site: Top cultural European holiday destinations .