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The mystique of Asian women: Apsaras are youthful, beautiful female spirits in Hindu and Buddhist mythology who are associated with water, mist, rain and clouds. They are renowned for their skill as dancers, and temptresses, in the heavenly court of the god Indra.

The Mystique of Asian Women in Literary Fiction

Submissive? Beautiful? Cunning? Strong? Shy? Bold? Yes, and more! Author Sara Veal reveals the mystique of Asian women.In literary fiction.

Angkor Wat at Dawn. Light of an Ancient Empire © Copyright Gary Ng.

Angkor Wat Sunrise – Light of an Ancient Empire

Photographer Gary Ng captures the Angkor Wat sunrise, symbolizing the genius, beauty and power of the Khmer Empire in Southeast Asia.

Cambodian Culture on WHYY TV: Children learn the art of Khmer Classical Dance through the Cambodian Association of Greater Philadelphia dance project.

Khmer Arts Enliven Cambodian Culture on WHYY TV

Cambodian Culture on WHYY TV looks at the artistic side of the Khmer: one of the world’s greatest artistic civilizations from Cambodia.

Daughters of Angkor Wat

Daughters of Angkor Wat examines the mystery of why 1800 detailed portraits of ancient Khmer women appear in the Hindu temple Angkor Wat.

Dancers of Banteay Srey performing a ritual blessing at a shrine in Siem Reap.

Tiny Dancers of Banteay Srey

Graceful sacred dancers of Banteay Srey train at the NKFC school to perform purifying ritual dances to honor Khmer ancestors and traditions.

Ancient Asian religions portrayed women as goddesses. How to the women of India’s Chaunsat Yogini Temple and the Women of Angkor Wat compare?

Chaunsat Yogini Temple in India and the Women of Angkor Wat

Yogini, devata, goddesses…or goblins? Ancient Asian religions worshiped women in many forms. How do the sacred women of India’s famous Chaunsat Yogini Temple and the Women of Angkor Wat compare?

New South Korean Road Protects Angkor Temples

New South Korean Road Protects Angkor Temples. The government of South Korea has offered to fund a new road that will protect the temples.

To Cambodia With Love-A Travel Guide for the Connoisseur

“To Cambodia With Love-A Travel Guide for the Connoisseur” features Cambodia tips and insights from savvy expatriates, seasoned travelers and inspired locals.

Cambodian Dance Book Awards on Supreme Master TV News

A wartime twist of fate made Paul Cravath one of the only Westerners in history to gain full access to the formerly sequestered troupe of the Royal Cambodian Ballet.