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Children of Angkor

The ancient art and culture of Angkor and the Khmer people is still vibrant throughout Southeast Asia today. Children born in the land of Angkor who study these arts seem to be infused with spirit, intelligence and natural talents that manifest from the land itself.

Devata.org encourages visitors to support education and the arts in Southeast Asia to give more children the opportunity to discover their natural talents. Our founders have funded the construction of the Srei Devata Elementary School in Kampong Thom and also supports traditional arts education efforts by the Nginn Karet Foundation. Please see our articles for more ideas on how you can participate.

The Sacred Dancers of Angkor perform their first international dance ritual for thousands of worshipper gathered at Wat Phou temple in Laos. February 2012.

UNESCO Announces Sacred Dancers of Angkor US Tour 2013

Hailed by H.M. King Sihamoni of Cambodia as a “highly talented and spiritual” dance troupe, 30 extraordinary young artists are embarking on the Sacred Dancers of Angkor US Tour to perform rare classical, folk and sacred Khmer dance and music. Their mission is to bridge the Cambodian-Americans to their Motherland during the Holy Month of Remembrance of the Ancestors (Pchum Ben which starts on September 20) and to raise awareness about the Cambodian dance. The tour is endorsed and supported by King Norodom Sihamoni, the Cambodian Government and the UNESCO Office in Phnom Penh and is placed under the Auspices of Princess Norodom Boppha Devi.

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.