Cambodia, Fall 2023 ~ Revel

Apsaras are considered to be heavenly celestial beings, or angels, in Khmer mythology. They are omnipresent in Khmer temples, and are known for their grace, beauty and elegance. Apsara dance is peformed by several ornately dressed dancers, and is particularly known for its intricate hand gestures, characterized by dramatic bends in the wrist of the performer, and complicated combinations of fingers to symbolize feelings, objects and events through a flowing gestural storytelling.