Images Cambodian Dancers by Sir Gerald Kelly (1937) by Gerald F. Kelly In 1936, Irish painter Sir Gerald Kelly (1876-1972) visited Cambodia during a world tour with wife Lilian ("Jane"), and portrayed several dancers at the Dance…
Books នារីរបាំកម្ពុជា | សម័យចតុមុខ និងសម័យអង្គរ by George Groslier & Phoeurng Sackona First Khmer translation of George Groslier's 1913 essay: 'Cambodian Dancers, Ancient and Modern' (Danseuses cambodgiennes, anciennes et modernes). In Khmer
Publications HM King Norodom Sihanouk: A Personal Portrait I Interview with Ambassador Julio Jeldres by Angkor Database & Julio A. Jeldres On the eve of King Sihanouk's centennial anniversary, a conversation with Julio Jeldres, close collaborator and witness to history. In English
Books A Brief and Truthful Relation of Events in the Kingdom of Cambodia by Gabriel Quiroga de San Antonio & Antoine Cabaton One of the first accounts of Angkor and the surrounding Kingdom of Cambodia by a Western traveler. In English
Books Etudes sur le Ramakerti by Saveros Pou Respected Cambodian scholar Saveros Pou offers a collection of studies on the Khmer version of the Ramayana In French & Khmer
Books L'Indochine, Exposition nationale coloniale de Marseille, 1922 [1922 Marseille National-Colonial Exhibition: Indochina] by Pierre Guesde The 1922 Colonial Exhibition in Marseille, France, with Angkor Wat tower pinnacles, Khmer ancient sculptures and live dancers starring. In French
Books Angkor the Magnificent: Wonder City of Ancient Cambodia by Helen Churchill Candee The first published account of Angkor by an American woman, an intrepid traveler that had longed to see the Khmer temples "with a longing such as youth knows." In English
Publications Puzzling Pavilion by Angkor Database What is the origin of the "Iron Palace", often called "Napoleon" or "Suez", erected in the precinct of the Royal Palace of Cambodia in the 1860s or 1870s? In English & French
Films A Love Story, Not A Fairy Tale - Royal Ballet of Cambodia by The Queen Mother Library A moving performance by two young stars of the Royal Ballet of Cambodia on the occasion of the opening of the Queen Mother Library in Phnom Penh, 2021.
Publications The Queen Mother Library by The Queen Mother Library A valuable resource for Cambodian history researchers and the general public. In English & Khmer
Books Un pèlerin d'Angkor by Pierre Loti One of the most inspired (and inspirational) travelogues on Angkor in the pioneering times. In French
Books Un pèlerin d'Angkor - Illustré [by Francois de Marliave] by Pierre Loti One of the most inspired (and inspirational) travelogues on Angkor in the pioneering times. In French
Publications Angkor: Society and State by Leonid Alexandrovich Sedov The "communal-theocratric" society of Angkor described by a prominent Russian historian and sociologist. In English
Images Cambodian Drawings by Oknha Tep Nimit Mak and Oknha Reachna Prasor Mao, 1923 by George Groslier A collection of classic-modern figurative patterns completed by two leading Cambodian architects in the 1920s, and commented by George Groslier.
Publications Indigenization of Ramayana in Cambodia by Saveros Pou Through some telling instances of 'indigenization', how Valmiki's Ramayana morphed into Ramakerti, an epic tale and a source of inspiration for Cambodians. In English
Books A History of Cambodia by David P. Chandler One of the major must-read studies on Cambodia history. In English
Books Angkor by Malcolm MacDonald & Loke Wan Tho An endearing description of Angkor and other Khmer temples, enriched with private conversations with King Sihanouk. In English
Publications Auguste Rodin and the Cambodian Dancers, 1906 by Angkor Database Modern art, ancient dance: when Rodin came under the spell of the Royal Ballet of Cambodia. In English & French
Images Sacred Dancers of Angkor in Meak Bochhea celebration by Anders Jiras Within the Angkor Wat sanctum, the Bakan, Sacred Dancers of Angkor perform the New Moon ritual in January 2018.
Books The Natyashastra, English Translation by Manomohan Ghosh The first integral English translation of the Sanskrit Treatise on Hindu Dance, "Dramaturgy and Histrionics". In English & Sanskrit
Books The Apsaras of Angkor / ទេពអប្សរនៃអង្គរ by Christophe Loviny On the first anniversary of H.R.H. Princess Norodom Buppha Devi's passing, we return to the splendid 'The Apsaras of Angkor' (2003). In English & Khmer
Publications Three Months in Cambodia by a Madras Officer One of the earliest (16th April-21 June 1854) accounts of Cambodia in the English language by a traveler who had both military and business connections.
Images Visions of Cambodian Dance selected by...Raymond Cogniat by Raymond Cogniat Some wondrous black-and-white photographs of dancers in Cambodia, Laos, Annam and Tonkin (Vietnam), shot in the 1920s.
Books Danses d'Indochine [Dances of Indochina] by Raymond Cogniat An enlightening reflexion on Southeast Asian dances, and in particular on Cambodian court dance. In French
Publications Saramani, princesse et danseuse | Saramani, A Princess and A Dancer by Titaÿna Way before Princess Buppha Devi's reinvention of the Royal Ballet of Cambodia, a premonition of the "Apsara Princess" figure so central in Cambodia's modernity. In French
Books Sanctuary. Steve McCurry: The Temples of Angkor by Steve McCurry A vibrant, deep-felt photo essay on Angkorean temples and their spiritual significance, by a major photographer. In English
Films ទេពហត្ថា | The Perfect Motion Movie (Official Trailer) Inspired by Princess Buppha Devi's last choreography,'Memories in Motion', a filmic, lyrical and well-document tribute to the Royal Ballet of Cambodia. In Khmer
Publications Portrait of King Jayavarman VII by Sophorn Vern Since 1903, statues and bas-reliefs picturing King Jayavarman VII have been extensively studied. This essay summarizes theories and stimulates further research. In English
Books Rodin a l'hotel de Biron et a Melun | Rodin at Hotel de Biron and in Melun by Gustave Coquiot The last years of Auguste Rodin seen by a close friend and art critic, with the "illumination" brought by the Cambodian dancers to the ageing master in 1906. In French
Books Visions d'Extreme-Orient, Coree, Chine, Indochine, Siam, Birmanie | Visions of the Far East, Korea, China, Indochina, Siam, Burma by Robert Chauvelot From Korea to Cambodia and Lao, a quite perceptive travelogue from the 1920s. In French
Publications De Phnom Penh a Pursat [From Phnom Penh to Pursat] by Jean Moura An important account on Cambodia in the early years of the French Protectorate. In French
Books Apsara Dance | របាំអប្សរា A technical and historical treatise on Khmer classical dance. In English & Khmer
Publications Note on Names of Queens in Ancient Cambodia by Tain Gree The etymology and meaning of the names of twenty-six illustrious queens of Ancient Cambodia. In English
Books Music and Musical Thought in Early India by Lewis Rowell A sum on early Indian music encompassing the history of thought, religion, science, across the subcontinent. In English
Publications On some Tantrik Texts studied in Ancient Kambjua by Prabodh Chandra Bagchi An exploration of Khmer inscriptions andTantric influences, with a stimulating take on the ever-elusive Bayon and the enigmatic figure of Tumburu over Angkor. In English & Sanskrit
Books The Empire Looks South: Chinese perceptions of Cambodia before and during the Kingdom of Angkor by Peter Harris Probably the most exhaustive study on Chinese descriptions and perceptions of Cambodia in pre-Angkorean and Angkorean times. In English
Books Saoy, Royal Cambodian Home Cuisine | សោយ A personal reinterpretation of several recipes from a Cambodian culinary cookbook classic, In English
Books Treatises on Dance | ตำรารำ (Tảrā rả) The one and only Thai treatise on dance, a stunning collection of texts and illustrations dating back from 1790 onwards. In Thai
Films Pushpanjali - Margam - Swagatham Krishna: Dance Workshop by Bala Devi Chandrashekar by Bala Devi Chandrashekar Workshop in Bharatanatyam classical dance by a renowned professor and researcher of this South India art form.
Books Photos-Souvenirs: Danses classiques, danses folkloriques et créations modernes de Norodom Sihamoni A lavishly illustrated brochure showcasing Cambodian performing art forms at the end of the 1980s. In French
Publications Lokhon Khol and Agrarian Rituals by Sara Sem The rural origins of this Theatre Dance adopted at the Cambodian Royal Court since the 19th century. In French
Links Royal Ark of Cambodia The genealogy and chronology of the Varman Dynasty, Royal House of Cambodia. In English
Books The Angkorian Records by Amina Ahmed Kar Poetry, mysticism and eschatology in the Khmer inscriptions of the Angkorean period, in this inspired essay written by an Indian woman artist. In English, Sanskrit & Old Khmer
Books Khmer Costumes and Ornaments of the Devatas of Angkor Wat by Sappho Marchal The first recension of female sculpted representations in Angkor, a timeless study in "Khmer elegance". In English
Books Brève et véridique relation des évènements du Cambodge One of the first accounts of Angkor and the surrounding Kingdom of Cambodia by a Western traveler. In French & Spanish
Films The Royal Ballet of Cambodia Costumes: Interview with Sylvain LIM by Suppya Nut & Sylvain Lim Designer LIM Sylvain takes us through the making and symbolism of Apsara dance costumes. In Khmer
Publications Princess Buppha Devi, The First Royal Apsara by Christophe Gargiulo In 2010, Princess Norodom Buppha Devi agreed for the very first time to participate in a television series project about the Royal Ballet and her life. In English & Khmer
Books La favorite de dix ans by Makhali-Phal Ascetes, sacred dancers and kings in a fantasy Khmer kingdom evoked by an archetypal symbolist novel. In French
Films Sacred Dancers of Angkor by NKFC Cambodia TRIBUTE TO THE 81 YEARS OF HER MAJESTY QUEEN NORODOM MONINEATH SIHANOUK
Books Tantra, Magic and Vernacular Religion in Monsoon Asia (Introduction) Preface to a collection of documented essays on Tantrism, particularly in South Asia and Southeast Asia. In English
Films Sophiline Arts Ensemble Teaching Session by Khmer Arts Academy Both at the Khmer Arts School in Long Beach, California, USA, and with her ballet ensemble in Takmao, Phnom Penh, Cambodian, Sophiline Cheam Shapiro is one of… In English & Khmer
Books Angkor Empire: A History of the Khmer of Cambodia by George Benjamin Walker Far from cold scientific studies, an endearing invocation of Angkor and its ancient civilization by an Indian historian, poet and master in esoterism.
Books Sangitaratnakara of S'arngadeva सङ्गीतरत्नाकर ('Ocean of Music and Dance') by P.S. Subrahmanya Sastri One of the oldest and longest Indian (Carnatic and Hindustani) treatise on music and dance, in Sanskrit, with two commentaries. In Sanskrit
Books Summary Biography of HM Preah Bat Samdech Preah Norodom Sihanouk by Som Ol Kong ព្រះរាជជីវប្រវត្តិសង្ខេប.ព្រះករុណ ព្រះបាទសម្ដេច ព្រះ នរោត្តម សីហនុ ព្រះបរមរតនកោដ្ឋ In English & Khmer
Books Champa by R.C. Majumdar Volume I of the "Ancient Indian Colonies in the Far East Series" dealt with the Kingdom of Champa, more "indianized" than Angkor. In English
Links GeoZik An educational platform and an essential online trove for musicologists and musicians around the world. In English & French
Publications Nang Sbek, The Cambodian Shadow Theater by Alain Daniel Dating back from pre-Angkorean times, the Shadow Theater is inscribed on UNESCO list of Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity since 2008. In French
Films Dance at the Royal Palace, 1931 by Léon Busy A rare extensive footage of rehearsal by Royal Ballet dancers and pupils at Chanchaya Pavilion, Royal Palace of Cambodia. In Silent
Films Interview with Classical Dancer Sin Sakada by Suppya Nut Aspirations, shortcomings and hopes of a talented young Khmer classical dancer in modern Cambodia. In Khmer
Publications Indochina, ‘Greater France’ and the 1931 Colonial Exhibition in Paris by Marco R. Deyasi 'Angkor Wat in Blue, White and Red' Since the first 1867 Paris Exposition coloniale, Angkor, or an "ersatz Angkor" -- to use the term coined by the author --… In English
Films Les Ruines d'Angkor | The Ruins of Angkor (1913) One of the first (silent) documentaries on Angkor, produced for a French educational film program. In English & French
Books En sampan sur les lacs du Cambodge et a Angkor by Frédéric Gas-Faucher A colorful description of Cambodia, its geography and its people at the turn of the century. In French
Books Voyage dans l'Indo-Chine, 1848-1856 by C.-E. Bouillevaux Nearly twenty years before the "re-discoverer" of Angkor Henri Mouhot, a tireless Catholic missionary did visit the ancient Khmer city.
Images Visions of Angkor by...Carl Werntz by Carl Newland Werntz Photographic essays or paintings by famous or budding artists. A forum for creators, a compilation of reference visual arts renditions of Angkor.
Images Michael Vickery Photographing Cambodia in the 1960s-1980s by Michael Vickery Cambodia before the civll war as seen by anthropologist and historian Michael Vickery.
Books Angkor: An Introduction by George Coedès 'In the minds of the Khmers, these ruins were never inert buildings without souls, but monuments with a vital quality that still attracts all who see them.' In English
Publications Avec le Marechal Joffre en Extreme-Orient: Indochine et Siam | Marshal Joffre's visit to Indochina, Dec. 1921 Arrived in Phnom Penh on 13 Dec. 1921 from Saigon with his family and entourage, the French "héros de la Grande Guerre" (World War I heroe) Maréchal (Marshal… In French
Publications The Life of the Ramayana in Ancient Cambodia: A Study of the Political, Religious and Ethical Roles of an Epic Tale in Real Time by Sophearith Siyonn A remarkable study in the Cambodian version of Ramayana through epigraphic and iconographic sources. In English
Publications Two Yoginis of Hevajra from Thailand by J.J. Boeles Two female dancers statuettes discovered in the 1950s and what they tell us about Khmer art and religion, Tantric Buddhism and the cult of Hevajra. In English
Publications Saivism and the Tantric Traditions by Alexis Sanderson An exhaustive presentation of Shaivism, esoteric Tantrism, and the duality of female/male power. In English
Links Royal Cambodian Ballet at Royal Bridges Page dedicated to the Royal Cambodian Ballet in modern times
Films Temple Dance of Apsaras by Mohanapriyan Thavarajah A heartfelt and savant approach of Angkor by a Bharatanatyam dancer and choreographer. In English
Films The Bharatiya Natyashastra by Padma Subrahmanyam A fascinating lecture on Indian classical dance, its treatises and its mind-blowing richness. Introductive presentation of the series. In English, Hindi & Tamil
Publications Dance Imagery in South Indian Temples: Study of the 108-Karana Sculptures by Bindu S. Shankar This major study in the history of dance and in Southern India architecture brings to us numerous notations which can be helpful for a better understanding of… In English
Publications Dance and Drama on Cambodian Temples by Boreth Ly A short survey on dance and drama reflected by Angkorean temples inscriptions, bas-reliefs and statuary. In English
Films Royal Ballet of Cambodia at Fes Festival 2010 The Royal Ballet of Cambodia at Fes Festival of World Sacred Music (Morocco), 2010.
Publications Music and Dance in Ancient Cambodia as Evidenced by Old Khmer Epigraphy by Saveros Pou Author(s): Saveros Pou Source: In English
Publications Gold in early Southeast Asia by Anna T.N. Bennett The precious metal and its impact on early Southeast Asian civilizations. In English
Publications 从《真腊风土记》看古代柬埔寨与云南 少数民族佛教乐舞 | A Comparison of Buddhist Music and Dance Between Ancient Cambodian and Yunnan Minority Peoples by Minkang Yang & Angkor Database A fascinating study on Khmer and Yunnan minority interconnection through music and dance In English & Chinese
Publications Garuḍa, Vajrapāṇi and Religious Change in Jayavarman VII's Angkor by Peter D. Sharrock A stimulating study in religious mutations during the King-Builder's reign In English
Publications Post-Colonial Discourses on the Cambodian Court Dance by Hideo Sasagawa Rejecting the notion of 'Angkorean tradition', the author emphasizes the Siamese influence on modern times Cambodian Court Dance. In English
Publications Buddha-Yoga-Siva Hybridity Among The Old Khmer and Siamese by Troy Dean Harris An essay on ascetic arts and Indic influences in ancient Cambodia and Siam. In English
Publications Post-colonial Discourses on the Cambodian Court Dance by Hideo Sasagawa How independent Cambodia revisited the ancestral tradition of Royal dance. In English
Publications Le théâtre et la danse au Cambodge by George Groslier An inspired, often poetical evocation of the ancestral Khmer dance In French
Publications Dance as Devotion by Chloe Calderon Chotrani Indic Influences on Dance as Devotion in Angkor In English
Publications Dancing architecture at Angkor: ‘Halls with dancers’ in Jayavarman VII's temples by Swati Chemburkar Who were the dancers at King Jayavarman VII's court? What was the social status of these highly skilled and sophisticated women? How the Khmer dance art form… In English
Publications The PĀŚUPATA Sect in Ancient Cambodia and Champa by Swati Chemburkar & Shivani Kapoor From bas-reliefs at the My Son Temple, Indian researchers Swati Chemburkar and Shivani Kapoor retrace the presence of an ascetic sect in pre-Angkorian and… In English
Publications The Legend of Apsara Mera by Suppya Nut Detailed analysis of Princess Norodom Buppha Devi’s choreography for the Royal Ballet of Cambodia. Behind the dance compositions, a whole world of legends,… In English
Images The Royal Ballet of Cambodia, Traditions and Challenges by Laurent Weyl A report on the famed dance company after the passing of its director and muse, Princess Norodom Buppha Devi.
Images Princess Norodom Buppha Devi, The Soul of the Cambodian Royal Ballet Ceremonies for the anniversary of Princess Norodom Buppha Devi (1943-2019) passing, November 2020.
Images Anders Jiras and the Mystic of Dance by Anders Jiras For one decade now, Sweden-born photographer Anders Jiras explores all forms of Cambodian dancing, from the highly choreographed performances of the Royal…
Films L'expédition Mékong | The Mekong Expediton (Teaser) by Remi Morel Teaser of 'L'expédition du Mékong, Carnet d'Exploration', a 52 mn film about the Doudart de Lagrée-Garnier navigation up north the 'Grand River'. In English & French
Films Royal Ballet of Cambodia in Hong Kong Rehearsal and excerpts of the Cambodian Royal Ballet in Hong Kong in 2017 In English, French & Khmer
Films Royal Ballet in Angkor 1910 by Sokmean Srin Rare film capture of a Royal Ballet representation for King Sisowath on Angkor premises In English
Films Princess Buppha Devi's Apsara Dance in 1966 The Apsara Dance re-created by Queen Kossamak and performed by her grand-daughter Princess Buppha Devi. In Khmer
Films The Royal Ballet in the 1960s Rare film footage of The Camboidian Royal Ballet performances, with Princess Buppha Devi as leading dancer. In English
Films Classical Khmer Dance Compilation by Charya Burt Excellent compilation of different styles from the Khmer classic choreographic repertoire, including Robam Monosenchetna, Robam Temonorom, Robam Boung Soung,…
Films Cambodia & Angkor in the 1930s by AncientAdventuresCambodia A rare travel film on Cambodia in the 1930s. In English
Books ពិព័រណ៍ ស្ដីពីល្ខោនខោលនិងខ្មុកខ្មែរ | Lakhon Khol Masks and Lacquer Exhibition Catalog by Daravuth Ly & Ingrid Muan & Chanmara Preap An exhibition of masks and lacquer artefacts related to lakhon khol, the ancient Cambodian dance form. In English & Khmer
Books Preah Vihear: An Introduction to the World Heritage Monument by Sachchidanand Sahai An erudite and intimate study on Preah Vihear and its cliff, "an open air theater for the cosmic dance of Shiva". In English
Books Comment j'ai parcouru l'Indo-Chine: Birmanie, États shans, Siam, Tonkin, Laos by Isabelle Massieu A European woman's view on Southeast Asia at the turn of the 20th century In French
Books Tulasidasa: A Bibliography by Sudha Verma The most comprehensive bibliography about the works and life of Hindi poet Goswani Tulsidas, who authored his own version of the Ramayana epic In English
Books Angkor Wat by Michio Fujioka A remarkable approach of Angkor and pre-Angkorian structures by a Japanese architect and specialist of Hindu-Buddhist architecture
Books Empire Colonial Francais: Indo-Chine (Cambodia and Laos) by Jules Gervais-Courtellemont & Octave Vandelet A richly illustrated journey through Indochina, and in particular Cambodia in the early years of the French Protectorate. In French
Books Les danses sacrées au Cambodge / Sacred Dances in Cambodia by Solange Thierry A short and luminous summary of the origins of sacred dances in Cambodia, from agrarian rituals to royal court choreographies. In French
Books Dancing in Cambodia, At Large in Burma by Amitav Gosh A dazzling, poignant journey through Cambodia's modern history and the 'Stories in Stones' told by Angkor. In English
Books Danses Cambodgiennes (Cambodian Dance) by Oknha Veang Thiounn & Sappho Marchal The first complete study on Khmer classical (royal) dance by a Cambodian researcher, Minister of the Royal Palace in the 1920s. In French
Books Les gens d'Angkor (The People of Angkor) by Thierry Diwo Heartfelt portraits of Cambodian people living within the Angkorian territory in the 1990s. In French
Books ប្រភព និង ការវិវត្តន៍នៃគ្រឿងអលង្ការ ខ្មែរសម្រាប់ទេវតា និងមនុស្ស by Michel Tranet Origins and Evolution of Khmer Jewelry for Angels and Human Beings In Khmer
