Cambodian Apsara Dance Shines at Angoulême Francophone Film Festival in France

PHNOM PENH, September 1, 2026 – The Ministry of Culture and Fine Arts, in collaboration with the Khmer Tep Monorom Arts Association in France, presented traditional Apsara dance and theatrical performances at the Angoulême Francophone Film Festival on August 29.

Cambodia was selected as the "Guest of Honour" at this year's festival. The performances also paid tribute to the late King Father Norodom Sihanouk, a founder of the Francophonie, by featuring "Preah Prasidh," a theatrical work written by the late monarch.

— Source: Office of the Prime Minister

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Reported by The Khmer Today