I have now seen apsara dancer sculptures at Angkor Wat and all over the other temples I have seen. They are quite compelling so I've taken loads of pictures but I promise not to put them all up on this Blog.
From Banteay Srei
I have now been to see a live show under the stars at a local (quite posh) hotel. The manager, whom I'd spoken to when I walked in to book, had kindly put me right at the front to I was able to see the enormous skill of the dancing. They are based on myth and legend so one was a dancer with Hanoman the monkey god who was trying to tempt her. The final one involved very slow movements to hands and feet in wonderful poses all of which have meaning (a bit like ballet). Hopefully I will be able to see it again whilst I am here.
This dancer was so skilled. The Hotel Manager then asked if I would like to have my photo taken with her but I decided not to.
Can't resist another one sorry (this is because I succumbed and brought an iPad + downloaded a programme to assist with Blog entries - after all my previous problems, I am now sitting under the fan in my room dragging my photoshop - it's now easy peasy 1 2 3)!
From the Terrace of the Leper King at Angkor Thom
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