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Sacred dancers from the Nginn Karet Foundation for Cambodia school learn the ancient art of Angkor as a spiritual practice.

Cambodia’s Sacred Dancers Perform at Angkor on BBC TV

Near the Khmer temple of Banteay Srey at Angkor, “sacred dancers” study the ancient ritual art of Cambodian dance at NKFC’s school.

Sacred rituals of Cambodian dance were formerly done in private for exclusively royal audiences. Photo: Claire Byrne/Phnom Penh Post

Rare Rituals of Cambodian Dance Revealed in Buddhist Temple

Inside the quiet Buddhist pagoda of Wat Bo, visitors witness a royally sanctioned troupe performing ancient rituals of Cambodian dance in Siem Reap..

The troupe of Nginn Karet Foundation (NKFC) dancers gathered at Preah Vihear to perform a Cambodian dance of peace.

Sacred Cambodian Dancers Seek End to Preah Vihear Thailand Cambodia Border Clash

Young Cambodian dancers from the NKFC troupe performed sacred rituals at Preah Vihear temple to honor its sacred origin and pray for peace.

As the sacred ritual at Preah Vihear temple concluded, a storm clouds gathered and raindrops fell -- to the dancers it was a sign that their gods had heard their pleas for peace.

At Preah Vihear Temple – Prayers From Earth to Heaven

At Preah Vihear temple, a religious ceremony of rare intensity took place when 62 young girls danced a sacred ritual to pray for peace.

Nginn-Karet Foundation Teaches Cambodian Dance at Banteay Srey Temple

A Banteay Srey dance school started by Lady Coxen is transforming rough-edged girls from poor Siem Reap villages into disciplined performers of traditional sacred Khmer ceremonies.