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Huy, Phousita S. Cambodian Art, Dance and Culture Video Collection, circa 1984-2003
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Huy, Phousita S. Cambodian Art, Dance and Culture Video Collection, circa 1984-2003. UML 6. Center for Lowell History, University of Massachusetts Lowell, Lowell, MA.
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University of Massachusetts Lowell
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Note: Videos in this collection have been ingested into YouTube. To view the videos, click to an item and view the embedded video in the description field.<br /><br /><p>The Phousita S. Huy collection contains digital versions of master dance teacher Phousita S. Huy’s videotape collection documenting Cambodian classical and folk dance performances between 1984-2003. Contents include amateur and professional video recordings. Dance performers include students from the Royal University of Fine Arts (RUFA) in Cambodia, the Angkor Dance Troupe in Lowell, Massachusetts, and the Dance Troupe of Cambodian American Heritage in Fort Washington, Maryland. Also included are recordings about Angkor Wat, traditional Cambodian kite making and cultural performances at festivals as well as interviews with master teachers.</p>
<p>Select video recordings are available for viewing on this site.</p>
<br /><br />View the collection finding aid for more information, <a href="https://libguides.uml.edu/uml6" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://libguides.uml.edu/uml6</a>.<br /><br />--------------------<br /><span>SEADA would like to thank the following individuals for their work in making this collection available online: Julia Huynh, Peter Pa, and Chummeng Soun.<br /></span>
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Angkor Dance Troupe practicing Ramker & Manimakhala and Vorachhun, 2000?
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Amateur Films
Dance--Cambodia
Dance drama
Music--Cambodia
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<iframe width="480" height="270" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/3k9C4HGtuF8" frameborder="0"></iframe> <br /><br />Angkor Dance Troupe practices Ramker (Reamker) & Manimakhala (Moni Mekhala) and Vorachhun with a master teacher from the Royal University of Fine Arts in Lowell, Massachusetts.
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Huy, Phousita S. Cambodian Art, Dance and Culture Video Collection
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University of Massachusetts Lowell
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2000?
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1 video recording; video/mp4; 02:00:08
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Khmer
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Tape F
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Lowell, Massachusetts
2000-2009
Angkor Dance Troupe
Cambodian Classical Dance
Moni Mekhala and Ream Eyso Dance
Motion Pictures
Reamker
Royal University of Fine Arts
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Huy, Phousita S. Cambodian Art, Dance and Culture Video Collection, circa 1984-2003
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Huy, Phousita S. Cambodian Art, Dance and Culture Video Collection, circa 1984-2003. UML 6. Center for Lowell History, University of Massachusetts Lowell, Lowell, MA.
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University of Massachusetts Lowell
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Note: Videos in this collection have been ingested into YouTube. To view the videos, click to an item and view the embedded video in the description field.<br /><br /><p>The Phousita S. Huy collection contains digital versions of master dance teacher Phousita S. Huy’s videotape collection documenting Cambodian classical and folk dance performances between 1984-2003. Contents include amateur and professional video recordings. Dance performers include students from the Royal University of Fine Arts (RUFA) in Cambodia, the Angkor Dance Troupe in Lowell, Massachusetts, and the Dance Troupe of Cambodian American Heritage in Fort Washington, Maryland. Also included are recordings about Angkor Wat, traditional Cambodian kite making and cultural performances at festivals as well as interviews with master teachers.</p>
<p>Select video recordings are available for viewing on this site.</p>
<br /><br />View the collection finding aid for more information, <a href="https://libguides.uml.edu/uml6" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://libguides.uml.edu/uml6</a>.<br /><br />--------------------<br /><span>SEADA would like to thank the following individuals for their work in making this collection available online: Julia Huynh, Peter Pa, and Chummeng Soun.<br /></span>
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The Royal University of Fine Arts students final exams and performance, 1997-06-24
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Amateur Films
Dance--Cambodia
Folk dance music--Cambodia
Video recording
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<iframe width="480" height="270" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/6toHMXSmhK0" frameborder="0"></iframe><br /><br /><br />A video of three dances performed by students of the Royal University of Fine Arts. <br /><br />00:00:00-01:02:01 <br />Students perform the full version of Reamker for final exam. <br /><br />01:02:01-01:09:20 <br />Students perform an unknown monkey dance on June 24, 1997. <br /><br />01:09:20-01:20:47 <br />Students perform Preah Somut Neang But Somali for their final exam. In the dance, But Somali obtains permission from her father, King Kulachak, to go for a walk in the garden.
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Huy, Phousita S. Cambodian Art, Dance and Culture Video Collection
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University of Massachusetts Lowell
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1997-06-24
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1 video recording; video/mp4; 01:20:47
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Khmer
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Tape 4
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Phnom Penh, Cambodia
1990-1999
Cambodian Classical Dance
Motion Pictures
Reamker
Royal University of Fine Arts
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Huy, Phousita S. Cambodian Art, Dance and Culture Video Collection, circa 1984-2003
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Huy, Phousita S. Cambodian Art, Dance and Culture Video Collection, circa 1984-2003. UML 6. Center for Lowell History, University of Massachusetts Lowell, Lowell, MA.
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University of Massachusetts Lowell
Description
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Note: Videos in this collection have been ingested into YouTube. To view the videos, click to an item and view the embedded video in the description field.<br /><br /><p>The Phousita S. Huy collection contains digital versions of master dance teacher Phousita S. Huy’s videotape collection documenting Cambodian classical and folk dance performances between 1984-2003. Contents include amateur and professional video recordings. Dance performers include students from the Royal University of Fine Arts (RUFA) in Cambodia, the Angkor Dance Troupe in Lowell, Massachusetts, and the Dance Troupe of Cambodian American Heritage in Fort Washington, Maryland. Also included are recordings about Angkor Wat, traditional Cambodian kite making and cultural performances at festivals as well as interviews with master teachers.</p>
<p>Select video recordings are available for viewing on this site.</p>
<br /><br />View the collection finding aid for more information, <a href="https://libguides.uml.edu/uml6" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://libguides.uml.edu/uml6</a>.<br /><br />--------------------<br /><span>SEADA would like to thank the following individuals for their work in making this collection available online: Julia Huynh, Peter Pa, and Chummeng Soun.<br /></span>
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Performances by Royal University of Fine Arts and Dance Troupe of Cambodian American Heritage, 1995-1998?
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Amateur films
Dance--Cambodia
Dance drama
Folk dance music--Cambodia
Video recording
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<iframe width="480" height="270" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/KrsQxOnV7NE" frameborder="0"></iframe> <br /><br />Two video recordings. <br /><br />00:00:00-00:48:56 <br />A modern repertoire of the dance drama, Reamker: Roban Hanuman and Sovann Machha. <br /><br />00:48:56-01:00:04 <br />A performance by Master teacher Yum Thavi and the Dance Troupe of Cambodian American Heritage with an appearance made by Master teacher Phousita Huy. Show program includes: Robam Bach Phkar Chuon Par, Manimekhlala (Moni Mekhala) and Ream Eyso, Robam Preah Chinavong (short dance Drama), The Coconut Shell Dance, and Apsara Dance.
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Huy, Phousita S. Cambodian Art, Dance and Culture Video Collection
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University of Massachusetts Lowell
Date
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1995-1998?
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UMass Lowell Library makes this material available for private, educational, and research use. It is the responsibility of the user to secure any needed permissions from rightsholders, for uses such as commercial reproductions of copyrighted works. Contact host institution for more information.
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1 video recording; video/mp4; 01:00:04
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English
Khmer
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Tape B
1990-1999
Apsara Dance
Cambodian Classical Dance
Coconut Dance
Dance Troupe of Cambodian American Heritage
Moni Mekhala and Ream Eyso Dance
Motion Pictures
Reamker
Royal University of Fine Arts
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Angkor Dance Troupe, Inc.
Satuka
Cha Bachos
Introduction (Angkor)
Title of Folk and Classical Dance
Satuka is song being used all opening ceremonies. Song performs to
invite all dance spirits, stage, hall, and deceased masters to oversea
and witness during opening ceremonies and performances. That is
normally performed at opening event during Khmer ceremonies;
Sampeak Kro, Wedding, Others form of Theaters, and Folk and
Classical performance etc...
Cha Bachos is mother postures song. There are two parts; 15 minutes
and 45 minutes long. Students who entered 1st 4 year is needed to
take and completed study this basic until they past to next stage.
Students who earned degree and graduated from school of Fine Arts
female and male has to have trained and met performance arts
standard academy of mother postures and understand these versions.
Cha is mean slow and Bachos is faster beat, tempo movements.
INTRODUCTION
Dance, Drama, and Music have always been prominent in Khmer
Society, but these cherished traditions were nearly wiped out when
the Khmer Rouge controlled Cambodia in the 1970’s. Artists among
those deliberately targeted. More than 90% perished or fled. Today, as
Cambodians around the world work to rebuild, the people see the
resurrection of their music and dance as testimony of the endurance of
their culture.
Folk Dance
The Angkor Dance Troupe was formed in 1986 in Lowell by two dance
teachers and a handful of dancers who had learned traditional
Cambodian dance in the Thai refugee camps. When they came to live
in Lowell, they brought a passion to continue these cherished
traditions, to practice and perform, to teach others, and to see the art
form preserved for future generations. It was a way to keep part of
their heritage alive, to remember their homeland and to teach their
children.
Cambodian Folk Dance
Cambodian folk dance is rooted in rituals of everyday village life. The
dancers honor skills that are typically undervalued in the rush towards
to westernization, such as fishing and rice farming. Dance motifs are
commonly based on local legends and inspired by themes of nature as
well as ceremonies and customs that shape the lives of the Khmer
people. Just as classical dance is ruled by a strict form and prescribed
language of movement, folk dance is spontaneous, created for
emotional expressions. Costumes are very colorful and reflect the
traditional dress of the particular province or ethnic group within
Cambodia where the dances originate.
�Classical Dance
Cambodian Classical Dance
Blessing Dance
Classical Cambodian dance has been connected to the sacred rituals
of Cambodia for more than one thousand years. During the great
Angkor civilization, dancers performed blessing ceremonies to bring
prosperity to the Kingdom. More recently, classical dancers lived and
performed in Cambodia’s royal palace. Elegant and refined, Classical
Dance combines highly stylized positions with gentle movements.
Once reserved exclusively for Cambodia’s elite, Classical dance is
now performed for audiences around the world and has become a
central symbol of the beauty and spirituality of Cambodian Culture.
The Blessing Dance
Classical Dance
Sovann Machha or
Golden Mermaid and
White Monkey Dance
The Blessing Dance was first performed in Cambodia to rid the palace
of bad spirits and to bless the kingdom. Today the blessing dance is
performed at the beginning of all types of performances and
ceremonies – special occasions like this one – to bless the event and
welcome honored guests. During the performance, the dancers come
forward and sprinkle flower petals toward the audience. This is done in
the hope of bringing you peace, prosperity, and good health.
Hanuman & Sovann Macha or “The White Monkey and the Golden
Mermaid”
classical Dance
Our next dance is a classical dance called: Hanuman & Sovann
Macha “The White Monkey and the Golden Mermaid”
The dance also depicts a scene from the Reamker,
It is a story involving capture and rescue.
Before this episode begins, the queen was captured, abducted to
the kingdom of Lanka far out at sea. The King calls on a famous
army general named Hanuman to help him rescue the queen.
Hanuman and his army of monkeys set about to build a bridge
across the ocean so the King and his soldiers can march over to
rescue Queen.
But as fast as Hanuman and his army of monkeys pile up stones
for the bridge, the stones mysteriously disappear. They work from
morning to night, but when they go back out the next day, their
work is destroyed.
The monkeys dive into the sea to investigate. What they discover is
that a school of fish, led by a golden mermaid named Sovann
Macha, has been carrying off the stones in an act of playful
�vandalism.
Phoung Neari Dance
Hanuman confronts the beautiful troublesome mermaid Sovann
Macha – at the same time he can’t help but be dazzled by her beauty
and falls in love. And while she initially resists, Hanuman uses a
variety of tactics to get her attention and win her over as his partner in
the fight against evil.
Phuong Neary Dance
classical Dance
Because of Cambodia’s climate, there are beautiful tropical flowers
throughout the countryside. In our next performance, Phuong Neary, a
beautiful classical dance, the dancers symbolize blossoming flowers.
Fan Dance
Through this dance, we seek happiness in a new beginning, just as
the budding flower is about to blossom. We ask for health and peace
for all people, far and near.
The Fan Dance
classical Dance
Apsara Dance
This dance is invented in order to glorify His majesty the King, for all
the glory, peace, security, prosperity, and grace under his royal
governing of the Kingdom of Cambodia. People are singing, praising,
and rejoicing under his reign, praying for the omnipotent Gods to
continually blessing His majesty the King and his reign will be lasted
forever. Fanning out means getting rid off bad spirits and fanning in
means bringing peace, prosperity, and good health to all audiences.
The Apsara Dance
Classical Dance
One of the prominent origin myths in Cambodia suggests the line of
Khmer descended from the union of “Mera,” a celestial dancer, and
“Kambu,” a wise man.
The following is quoted from “Dance in Cambodia” by Toni Samantha
Phim & Ashley Thompson.
“An invocation of the mythical founders of Cambodia is part of a long
Sanskrit poem that was inscribed on a stone temple doorway an
Angkor in the tenth century AD.
“Looking to ancient bas-reliefs for inspiration, court dance masters in
the mid-twentieth century created the Apsara dance. Surrounded by
four or six dancers crowned with elaborate golden headdresses, the
central figure, the Apsara Mera, leads her coterie on an outing to a
selectable garden.
“The Apsara Dance was created for the modern stage out of an
ancient tradition. While it is not overtly ritual in nature, by exploiting the
�deliberate and subtle flow of movement in the classical tradition, the
dance maintains an intense ritual-like atmosphere. The
formalized…poses of classical dance recall the virtuosity of Angkorian
sculptors in representing figures in space. The Apsara Dance, in its
explicit reference to Angkor Vat’s bas-reliefs, gives body to an
association latent in all classical dances, which is the tension between
earthly grounded and ethereal lightness, evinced in a strong vertical
pull, weight low and centered, balanced by movement across a
horizontal plane.
Tep Monorom Dance
Chhoy Chhay Dance
“Queen Sisowath Kossamak Nearyrath Norodom Sihanouk’s mother
was the inspiration behind the genesis of the Apsara Dance in the
1950’s.”
Tep Monorom Dance (The Happiness of God & Goddess Dance)
classical Dance
Cambodian classical dance has been connected to the sacred rituals
of Cambodia for more than 1000 years. Classical dancers used to
perform in Cambodian’s great temples in ceremonies to appease the
Gods and, more recently, for the King and his family in the royal Court
– classical dance is sometimes called court dance or royal ballet.
There was a time classical dances were performed only for royalty but
today these dances are performed for audiences around the world and
have come to be seen as a symbol of the beauty and complexity of
Cambodian culture.
The dance also provides an interesting study in the different dance
roles of Cambodian classical dance. Classical dance has been
historically a women’s art form – even when dances have both male
and female roles. That’s the case here with Tep Menorom. It will be
very clear to you which dancers are playing the Male roles by their
costumes. What’s more subtle is how the gestures and the dance
moves are different depending on the role of the dancer. Please
welcome the Tep Monorom Dance.
Chhouy Chhay Dance
Classical
Dance
Cambodian classical dance is an exquisite art form involving hundreds
of complex gestures and the impossible curving back of fingers and
other joints.
Classical dancers used to perform in Cambodia’s great temples in
ceremonies to appease the Gods and more recently for the King and
his family and special guests in the royal Court.
There was a time when these beautiful dances were reserved
exclusively for royalty and Cambodia’s elite, but today they are
�performed for audiences around the world and are a symbol of the
beauty and spirituality of Khmer culture.
Chhouy Chhay is called the adolescent princess. (*Phoenitic: Choy
(rhymes with Joy) Chai (rhymes with lie))
The choreography for Chhoy Chhay was commissioned by one of
Cambodia’s ruling queens in the early 1960’s for her grand daughter,
the Princess Bopha Devi. Princess Devi, once a world-renowned
classical dancer, is now Cambodia’s minister of culture.
Sentimental
Expressions Dance
It’s interesting to note the choreography was created by Chea Samy,
(CHEE-a – like the pets, sa-MEE) who was the most senior dance
master to have survived the Pol Pot regime. Her story is detailed on
one of the panels in the exhibit in the hall of the Mogan Cultural
Center. Like many dancers, Chea Samy hid her identity in order to
survive in the Khmer Rouge labor camps. She worked as a dish
washer by day. But by night, under the cover of darkness, she would
practice the intricate hand gestures of her art so as not to forget.
The sentimental expressions dance.
Classical Dance
This is a classical dance. Like most Cambodian classical dances, the
Sentimental Expression dance is performed only by young women
(two in this case) one plays the role of a young woman, other plays the
role of a young man
Boung Soung Dance
Costumes are positively regal. This dance is often
performed for special ceremonies and to welcome honored
guests Part of what makes Cambodian classical dance
unique is the gestures. These gestures are the language of
the dance - they tell a story. Cambodian dancers, from a
very young age, Rehearse for countless hours to perfect
hundreds of these gestures work incredibly hard to achieve
remarkable flexibility in their hands and other joints
This dance tells the story of a prince and princess. The
princess enters a garden and picks a flower. The prince
sees hers and falls in love with her. After a time, the
princess has to return to the palace. She is sad and she
cries. The prince comforts her and tells her he will be
returned.
Robam Boung Soung Dance
Classical Dance
The Yorkorn Dance is performing to ask for rain, peace, and
prosperity during war and famine. It can be performed by one person
or as a group as desire. The central dancer, always dressing in white,
�Neang Neak Dance
represents purity. This dance is created by Neak Kru Mam Yinyan.
Neang Neak Dance
Classical Dance
Moni Mekhala & Ream
Eyso Dance
This dance is choreographed according to the legend of the present
Kingdom of Cambodia. Prince Preah Thong, son of the earth
kingdom, met Princess Neang Neak, daughter of the sea kingdom, on
one of the isolated islands during one of his evening promenades.
The dance is selected from the scene where the Princess Neang
Neak visited the island with her servants. At the end, as the legend
continued, the couple married. As a gift for the new couple, the sea
king magically created a new island that is known presently as the
Kingdom of Cambodia.
“Moni Mekhala and Ream Eyso” is the age-old Cambodian fable of
thunder and lightning.
Classical Dance
Moni Mekhala and Ream Eyso were at one time students of the same
teacher and both strived very hard to be his favorite. In the end, the
teacher favored the goddess, Moni Mekhala, and rewarded her with a
beautiful and very powerful crystal made from the morning dew. The
storm demon, Ream Eyso, was given an ax as a consolation prize.
Reamker (Story)
As the dance begins, we see Moni Mekhala preparing to go out
and dance with other gods and goddesses in the heavens. But on
her way, she is accosted by Ream Eyso, who is quite jealous and
craves the powering glittering ball.
A confrontation ensues. Ream Eyso alternates between: force –
knocking her down and persuasion – putting away his ax and
pleading.
Moni Mekhala teases him by holding the ball out very close. Then
she tosses the crystal, momentarily blinding him. This sends
Ream Eyso to his knees, giving her just enough time to glide
away.
Ream Eyso is not down for long though; he gets back up and
eventually will resume this eternal battle with Moni Mekhala.
It is said that the flash of Moni Mekhala’s crystal is what we know
as lightning, and that the crashing of Ream Eyso’s ax is thunder.
This is one of the most sacred dances in the Cambodian classical
repertoire and is still performed in Cambodia in ceremonies to pray for
rain.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Classical Dance
November 3, 2015
Angkor Dance Troupe Presents Reamker: The Balance of Good
and Evil
Merrimack Repertory Theatre Hosts This “Epic Story”
�Lowell. Tuesday, November 3, 2015 - The Angkor Dance Troupe is
proud to announce the debut of Reamker: The Balance of Good and
Evil on the Merrimack Repertory Theatre stage, as part of its second
year in residence. This year’s performance is presented by the Richard
K. and Nancy L. Donahue Charitable Foundation and tells the story of
a prince’s epic journey through a series of adventures prior to a
triumphant return home.
Carol Duncan, who sits on the Angkor Dance Troupe’s Advisory Board
remarked, “We are delighted to celebrate the Angkor Dance Troupe’s
annual residency at the Merrimack Repertory Theatre. It’s a wonderful
partnership and the Troupe has a clear vision for Lowell to be known
as a leader in the preservation, education and innovation of
Cambodian performing arts."
Channa Sath, the Artistic Dance Program Manager and a principal
dancer for Angkor Dance Troupe stated, “I am honored to have been a
part of this project! It was a long journey filled with different challenges,
but in the end, the final product continues to amaze me. It has been
challenging to play different roles beside the princess (Neang Seda)
role…as a dancer and actor, I am very honored to be given such
challenges.”
Performances will take place at the Nancy L. Donahue Theater at
Lowell’s Merrimack Repertory Theatre (MRT). Tickets are available at
the MRT Box Office, online at http://www.mrt.org/partnerships/angkordance-troupe, or by calling 978-654-4678.
The public is also invited to attend a VIP Reception on Friday,
November 6 at 6:30 pm. Wine and snacks will be served as a master
teacher and leading artist discuss the performance. Potential sponsors
may visit the sponsorship opportunities page at AngkorDance.org.
Event Details:
Friday, November 6, 2015 - VIP Reception 6:30 pm;
performance 8:00 pm
Saturday, November 7, 2015 - 8:00 pm
Sunday, November 8, 2015 - 3:00 pm
Merrimack Repertory Theatre
50 East Merrimack Street, Lowell, MA
�Mokor Dance
Mokor dance
Classical Dance
Mokor, the main female character, is a creature that resides in the
lakes, rivers, and oceans. Moni Mekhala, goddess of the sea,
dances for her entourage. The female choristers wear abundant
jewelry, long skirts, and velvet sashes across their chests while the
male choristers wear an outfit with epaulets on each shoulder. The
decorated fans used by the performers represent the scales of the
Morkor.
ReamLak-Chublak
Story
Ream Lak & Chup Lak Story
Classical Dance
Sita, the princess is living in exile in the forest with her son and hermit,
a wise wizard. She sets out to bathe one morning, leaving her sleeping
son Reamlak with the hermit. On her way to the pond, she spots a
female monkey, and she notices the monkey carried her young with
her where ever she goes. Sita feels guilty about leaving her own son
behind and goes back and gets him.
The hermit is in a deep meditation and doesn’t notice Sita come back
and take Reamlak. When he discovers the child is gone, he panics
and fears Sita’s anger. So he takes Reamlak’s pillow and scrapes off
some remnants of dead skin – some DNA – and fashions a new child
– an identical clone of Reamlak.
Imagine Sita’s surprise when she returns from bathing and finds that
Reamlak now has a twin. The hermit names the new boy Chuplak.
They decide the two boys will study together and for the next seven
years, they study magic with the hermit -As this episode begins, the two boys go off to play in the forest with
their bows and arrows. They each shoot an arrow into a large tree.
The impact makes such a huge sound; it is heard all the way to the
capitol city.
The Prince, Rama, hears it and gets mad. He sends his best army
general, a white monkey named Hanuman, to investigate the source of
this sound, and to capture those responsible for it.
He sends his white horse along with Hanuman but hangs a sign on the
neck of the horse that says “Anyone who plays with this horse will be
executed.”
Eventually Hanuman and the horse catch up with the two boys in the
forest. Ream Lak and Chup Lak are very curious boys. They see the
sign and immediately check out the horse – and take turns riding it.
Hanuman tries to capture them, but he can’t because, with their seven
�Yor Kon Dance or
Boung Soung Dance
Swva Pol
Swva Pol w/American
Break Dance
Sek Sarika Dance
Butterfly Dance
(Classical)
Butterfly Dance (Folk)
years of training in magic, the boys are just too powerful and crafty.
They in fact capture Hanuman, tie him up, and before sending him
back to Rama, they take resin from a tree and write a letter on his face
that says no one, except Hanuman’s master, Prince Rama will be able
to untie the string. You see the Monkey general struggle against the
rope and eventually he gives up and returns to his master, defeated in
his mission.
Robam Boung Soung or Yorkorn Dance is performing to ask for rain,
peace, and prosperity during war and famine. It can be performed by
one person or as a group as desire. The central dancer, always
dressing in white, represents purity. Please welcome the Boung
Soung dance
SWVA POL — The Monkey Dance
Classical Dance
This is an excerpt from a famous Cambodian legend called the
Reamker, (Ree-um-KAY) which is a long story that would take three
days to tell. Many Cambodian classical dances come from this tale.
In Cambodian legend, monkeys always fight evil, in fact they are army
soldiers. And these soldiers are celebrating a big win. They’re
gathering food for a feast. The monkey dance is lively and acrobatic,
always performed by young boys, who you will see also capture the
spirits and quick mannerisms of monkeys.
The Swva Pol w/ American Dance
Classical Dance
In Cambodian legend, monkeys always fight evil; in fact they are army
soldiers. And
these soldiers are celebrating a win. They’re
gathering food for a feast. The dance is lively and acrobatic, always
performed by young boys, who you will see capture the spirit and
quick mannerisms of monkeys.
Following the original dance, the Troupe will feature some new
choreography with elements of modern dance. But if you watch
carefully, you will see the dancers remain, throughout it all, Swva Pol,
the monkeys.
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The Butterfly Dance-Classical
Classical Dance
Butterfly is one of the most graceful creatures that is spending time
flying and roaming around garden with beautiful flowers. This
choreographic dance represents the play and courtship of butterflies
during a beautiful afternoon.
The Butterfly Dance
Folk Dance
This dance starts on a beautiful sunny day in Cambodia, when a group
of young boys set out to hunt for butterflies. Anyone ever caught a
butterfly with a net?
�Coconut Dance
Well these boys captured some in their nets. But when the poor
creatures, trapped in the boys’ nets, beg for mercy –– they let them
go. And so, the Butterfly Dance symbolizes both the curiosity and the
compassion of Cambodian people. The boy has graceful gestures and
polite manner. They are willingness and they always help and support
one another. Above all, the desire to live in peace and harmony.
The Coconut Dance
Folk dance
The country of Cambodia is near the equator, and because of this, the
climate is very warm. We never have winters in Cambodia.
In fact, there are just two seasons, the rainy season and the dry
season. Because of this warm climate, you see Coconut trees
throughout Cambodia. After the meat of the coconut is carved out,
Cambodian people often save the shells, polishing them and using
them for many things in their homes.
The dance was inspired by a popular game that used coconut shells.
The game was played during all kind of ceremonies, but most often
during weddings, engagements, and when the groom was escorted in
a procession to the bride’s house.
Bopha Lokei Dance
The Coconut Shell dance is one of the most popular and well known of
the Cambodian folk dance. In its original form, it was a one-man show.
In the modern-day dance, an equal number of male and female
dancers perform the dance, signifying friendship and courtship. The
Khmer-language lyrics to the words that accompany the song, speak
to how the coconut is the heart of the Cambodian people.
BOPHA LOKEY - "Flowers of the World"
Classical
Dance
This next performance is called "Bopha Lokey" (bow-PAH low-KY)
This stands for “Flowers of the World"
This dance was originally performed in Cambodia in honor of National
Children's Day. It's designed specially for young dancers to gain
experience in movement and the rhythm of the classical orchestra.
I'll read some excerpt from the lyrics which accompany the dance –
loosely translated from Khmer:
Naturally the flower of the world
everyone wants to have
to adorn oneself
because of its sweet fragrance
Creates bliss.
�Everyone always admires the flower
the bumblebees in the garden
surrounding all over
to pick the nectar.
Neari Chea Chour
Dance
Phoung Neari Dance
This dance is being performed today by two of the youngest girls in the
youth program - with a special guest appearance from the youngest
performing member of the Angkor Dance Troupe who is three years
old.
The Neary Chea Chour Dance
Classical Dance
The image of the Cambodian woman has always been compared to
the celestial goddesses on the walls of the great temples Angkor Wat.
The pleasant smile and distant gaze serve as a shining example for
Cambodian women. Neary Chea Chour, as they are called,
symbolizes water, cleanliness and the fluidity of the virtuous females.
“To be an improper woman is to cease to be Khmer, and given Khmer
notions of the centrality of Khmer, to cease to be Khmer is to cease to
be fully human”, as The lyric describe .She is required to speak softly,
walk lightly and be well-mannered at all times.
Phoung Neary Dance
Classical Dance
Because of Cambodia’s climate, there are beautiful tropical flowers
throughout the countryside. In our next performance, Phoung Neary, a
beautiful classical dance, the dancers symbolize blossoming flowers.
The Bird Dance (Dove)
Through this dance, we seek happiness in a new beginning, just as the
budding flower is about to blossom. We ask for health and peace for all
people, far and near.
The White Bird Dance
Classical Dance
Nina Touch, Robin Wilson, Judith Wilson, Krissandra Mai, Celena Mai,
Alexandra Mai, Romni Chum, Vanny Nelson, Isabel Claflin,
Sopheanee Khoeun
Tiva Propey Dance
The Preap or White Bird Dance in Cambodia, the dove represents
peace, as it does in many other parts of the world. White Dove is a
dance to discourage war and the atrocities of war and to celebrate
peace and harmony among all people.
The Tivia Propey Dance
Classical Dance
Tiva Propey was originally performed in Cambodia in honor of National
Children's Day. It is designed to give young dancers experience in
movement and the rhythm of the classical orchestra. The song and
dance describes solidarity, nationalism, and also, the children’s joyous
day.
�Kom Rong Phar Dance The Robam Komrong Phka Dance
Classical Dance
Robam Komrong Phka is a classical dance that had been
choreographed in 1985 by a group of artistic masters from the Royal
University of Fine Arts, Phnom Penh City, Cambodia.
Fishing Dance
The beautiful flowers, turning softly through the rhythmic gestures of
the dancers, represent the prosperity and blossoming growth of the
Cambodian cultures. Moreover, it signifies the wish and desire of the
Cambodians as well as the other nations of the world for the
everlasting peace, freedom, love and solidarity.
Fishing Dance
Folk Dance
There’s saying in Cambodia “where there is water, there are fish.” In
this dance you will see two traditional methods of catching fish, using
braided bamboo baskets called Chhneang. In this dance you’ll see
young women scoop up water from the river into their Chhneang. The
baskets act as strainers—the water drains out through the bamboo
leaving small fish in the basket. And the guys use bell-shaped traps
called Angkut for catching large fish in shallow water.
Love and romance are favorite themes in Khmer stories and dance. In
traditional Cambodian society, young people are careful watched and
don’t have many opportunities to get to know one another. But the
fishing quarter is one place they had the chance to meet.
Khen Dance or
Mouth Organ Dance
Good Crops Dance
At the beginning of the dance, you’ll see young men coming down to
the river from one side and women from other. You’ll notice how happy
and excited they are when they see each other. As they fish, they flirt
with each other. The boys playfully snatch the girls’ fishing baskets.
When the other leave, one young couple stays behind and falls in love.
At the end the dance, the others return to tease and congratulate
them.
The Khen Dance
Folk Dance
The Khen (mouth organ) Dance is originated from one of Cambodian
provinces, locating in the northeastern part on the Cambodia-Laotian
borders. It has begun as young men from that part of the country are
playing a musical instrument, a mouth organ known as Khen, which is
made of bamboo and decorated with garland flowers. Men are playing
their Khen to attract passing by young and beautiful women. The
women cannot resist the seductive sound of the Khen and they are
reaching to touch the flowers. As they are doing so, the magical
flowers cause to fall in love.
The Good Crops Dance
Folk Dance
�Picking Krovann
Dance
Magic Scarf Dance
Throughout Cambodia, after the harvest, it is a time for song and
dance. The good crops dance, celebrates the hope for a good rice
harvest. The dance shows a scene where farmers are choosing the
fields for their crops. The dance is using poles to make holes for the
rice plants.
Picking Krovann Dance
Folk Dance
Picking Krovann dance is a traditional folk dance of the Por tribe,
which lived in the Pursat Province of Cambodia. The dance
demonstrates the tradition of farmers who each year would embark on
a long journey - 3 to 6 months long - to pick Krovann, which is a spice
or a medicinal herb found in the distant mountains. Before the journey,
the Por villagers gathered for a big ceremony to pray and offer foods
to the spirits – in the hopes of good weather for their harvest journey
and protection from evil spirits.
The Magic Scarf Dance
Folk Dance
Our last dance for this evening is called “The Magic Scarf Dance.”
There was a kingdom in Southeast Asia known as Champa. After the
Cham civilization was overrun, some of the people resettled in small
communities in Cambodia. The Cham are Muslim people, where most
of Cambodia s Buddhist. This dance is performed as a way to
remember and honor the Cham people. The Magic Scarf dance
depicts the Cham custom of Courtship between men and women.
Cham women are shy so they wear scarves to cover over their heads.
They believe in magic and spells, especially for choosing their
partners. The girls in the dance use their magic scarves to magically
their lovers.
Harvest Dance
Peacock of Porsat
Dance
The Harvest Dance
Folk Dance
The harvest dance is performed to reflect Khmer peasant activities
from planting rice to harvesting it and showing joyfulness after all the
hard work has been completed.
The movements are soft and slow.
The dance is composed of graceful bending, swaying, and turning and
is accented by stamping feet.
The movements show the actual process of planting and harvesting
rice as well as the happiness the people get from their productive
crops.
The dance is said to reflect the Khmer peasants’ lives by means of
music and song, agricultural tools, national dress, ad movements and
gestures that can immediately be recognized.
The Peacock of Porsat Dance
Folk Dance
�Our next dance the Peacock of Porsat, originated in the Porsat
province of Cambodia. The people of the Cardamom Mountain region
would perform dances for the spirits before going on trips to pick
cardamom, which is a spice from the ginger family.
This part of Cambodia has lush tropical forests that are home to a
large variety of animals and birds, including numerous peacocks and
peahens.
Peacock of Pailin
Dance
The birds’ green and black tail feathers bear the stamp of nobility.
During the dance, performers wearing headgear of peacock feathers
represent pairs of peafowl as they play in the forests and mountains.
Peacock of Pailin Dance or Ka-ngaok Pailin
(Pailin Peacock) Folk Dance
Tbal Kdoeung Dance
This traditional dance comes from the Kola ethnic group, who live in
the region of Pailin in the west of Cambodia. The dancer relates to a
Pailinian legend about a magic peacock that goes to preach to the
King. The lively dance is about commemorating this peacock which is
a symbol of happiness. The dance imitates the peacock with lively
colors of beautiful wings, and suggests a courting scene between a
peacock and a peahen. The dance is said to bring happiness and
prosperity to villagers, and is often performed during the New Year
and ritual ceremonies in times of drought to pray for rain.
Tbal Kdoeung – The Rice Harvesting Dance
Folk Dance
Kroma Dance
Tbal Kdoeung is a dance about harvesting rice that comes from the
northern part of Cambodia. It demonstrates how Khmer farmers
processed rice after it was brought in from the fields. The dancers
show how farmers break the rice chaff with wooden mallets and
winnow, or separate, the rice from the chaff by rotating it in baskets. In
a comic scene near the end, a peace-loving palm juice vendor
happens on the scene to offer juice to the thirsty workers, creating
lighthearted tension between the male and female workers.
The Krama or Kromar Dance
Folk Dance
It is too hard to understand how this Cambodian scarf became a real
symbol over generations and a major part of the Khmer identity.
Nowadays, whatever his social status may be, every Cambodian uses
Krama everyday whether it is as a scarf, as a hammock for babies, or
as a bandana. So, as you can see, Krama is a symbol
in Cambodia and represents its legacy. Krama (Kromar) is engaged in
continuing this legacy for generations all over the world.
Phloy Souy Dance
Phloy Souy Dance
Folk Dance
�Mrs. Phousita Serey Huy
Kimhan Meas
The exciting and fast-paced Phloy Suoy folkdance belongs to the Suoy
ethnic group who live near the Oral Mountain in Kampong Speu
province. The Suoy perform this dance annually in dedication to the
Cave Spirit and other gods who are believed to protect their
community.
Phousita Huy (Traditional Consultant and Classical Dancer), is an
internationally recognized master performer and instructor of Cambodian
classical dance. Phousita was among the first group of post-war graduates of
the University of Fine Arts in 1988 and went on to teach and perform for
many years. She toured internationally, performing in Japan, China, North
and South Korea, and India. In addition to her work at the University,
Phousita served as Cambodia’s Assistant Minister of Culture and as Festival
Coordinator for the International Dance Festival at Angkor Wat in December
1995. She authored and presented papers on Cambodian classical dance at
the international World Dance Alliance Conference in Korea in 1995. Since
the early 1990s, Phousita served as the Artistic Director for the Angkor
Dance Troupe in Lowell, MA.
Biography: Mr. Kimhan Meas, Master Teacher
Angkor Dance Troupe, Inc
Current Lowell resident Kimhan Meas is an internationally recognized master
performer and instructor of Cambodian classical dance. He was classically
trained at the University of Fine Arts in Phnom Penh, which is considered as
the world’s cultural source and artistic standard bearer for traditional
Cambodian dance.
Master Kimhan graduated from the University in 1989 and went on to teach
and perform for many years. He toured internationally, performing in
Philippines, Japan, Malaysia, China, and Thailand. In 2011 and 2012, he
worked with Angkor Dance Troupe under the Parker Foundation to teach
dancers folk and monkey dance, along with monkey mask making. He toured
throughout the world until 2013. During this time, he applied to become a
teacher of Folk and Monkey with Angkor Dance Troupe.
Since 2013 until the present day, Master Kimhan teaches not only folk and
monkey dance but developed, implemented, and oversee Angkor’s first
Traditional Cambodian Music Program. Outside of Angkor Dance Troupe, he
provides expertise on Traditional Cambodian Music development at Lowell
Community Charter Public School’s afterschool music program and the
University of Massachusetts Lowell’s Music Department.
Tim Thou
Mr. Tim Chan Thou, Troupe Founder and currently Operation Director of
Angkor Dance Troupe
Tim Chan Thou learned Cambodian folk dance and became certified as a folk
dance instructor in a refugee camp along the Thai-Cambodian border. He was
21 when he arrived at Khao-I-Dang, traumatized by his wartime experiences
in Khmer Rouge-controlled work camps and by the deaths of his parents and
�four siblings. For Tim, teaching traditional Cambodian folk dance became a
way to keep part of his heritage alive. He went on to teach and dance at the
Philippine Refugee Center before immigrating to the U.S. in 1982.
Tim brought to the U.S. a passion to carry on and develop traditional
Cambodian dance, to perform, to teach others, and to see the traditions
preserved for future generations of people of all cultures. In 1986, he and
another teacher founded the Angkor Dance Troupe. Today, the Troupe is one
of the most respected Cambodian dance ensembles in the country, with
several highly qualified master teachers and more than forty students.
Tim’s vision and dedication have brought the troupe to its present level of
recognition. His many roles in managing the troupe include instruction,
bookkeeping, management of the dance wardrobe, and directing
performances. In recognition of his untiring commitment to improve the
community and his willingness to devote his life to preserving Cambodian
culture, Community Teamwork honored Tim with its prestigious Local Hero
award in 1997. And he also received a individual ward winner from (MCC)
Massachusetts Cultural Council in May 2005.
Achievements/Recognitions:
Angkor Dance Troupe Inc.
Lowell, MA
Co-founded non-profit
1986
Community Teamwork Inc.
Lowell, MA
Local Hero Award
1997
Massachusetts Cultural Council
Boston, MA
Individual Achievement Award
2005
Eastern Bank
Boston, MA
Good Things Happen Award
2015
Angkor Dance Troupe Inc.
Lowell, MA
Lifetime Achievement Award
2016
All Dances history resources from master Fine Arts; Mrs. Phousita Serey Huy Artistic
Director, Kimhan Meas Master folk dance, Former Dean Mr. Chhieng Proeung, Mrs.
Yom Penh Master from Fine Arts, And Tim Thou 2001-2012
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Meas, Kimhan
Thou, Tim Chan
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history of Folk and Classical Dance
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Lowell, Massachusetts
2010-2019
Apsara Dance
Blessing Dance
Bopha Lokey Dance
Boung Soung Dance
Butterfly Dance
Cambodian Classical Dance
Cambodian Folk Dance
Cambodians
Cha Bachos
Chhoy Chhay Dance
Coconut Dance
Fan Dance
Fishing Dance
Flowers of the World Dance
Good Crops Dance
Hanuman and Sovann Macha
Harvest Dance
Ka-ngaok Pailin
Khen Dance
Komrong Phka Dance
Krama Dance
Magic Scarf Dance
Mokor Dance
Moni Mekhala and Ream Eyso Dance
Monkey Dance
Neang Neak Dance
Neary Chea Chour Dance
Peacock of Pailin Dance
Peacock of Porsat Dance
Phloy Souy Dance
Phuong Neary Dance
Picking Krovann Dance
Ream Lak and Chup Lak Story
Reamker
Rice Harvesting Dance
Sakuta
Sentimental Expression Dance
Swva Pol Dance
Tbal Kdoeung
Tep Monorom Dance
Tiva Propey Dance
White Bird Dance
White Monkey and the Golden Mermaid
Yorkorn Dance
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We are delighted you have joined us for Reamker, 29 years ago we
began the Angkor Dance Troupe with the vision to preserve and
develop the traditions of Cambodian performing arts, that was
almost completely wiped out during the Khmer Rouge genocide.
As a community struggling to put down roots in a new homeland,
Cambodian dance provides a poignant reminder of the beauty and
spirituality of our culture and helps us build a more stable foundation for our children.
As the heart and soul of the Cambodian American community
in Lowell, the Troupe has served as a foundation and voice of our
cherished cultural traditions. We are nationally recognized as one
of the most accomplished and experienced of the U.S. - based Cambodian traditional arts ensembles and have received recognition
from the Massachusetts Cultural Council, the National Endowment
of the Arts, and the White House.
We hope you enjoy the show!
Tim Thou
Co-Founder
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The Angkor Dance Troupe is proud to present Reamker a Cambodian epic poem, based on the Sanskrit's Ramayana epic. It adapts
the Hindu ideas to Buddhist themes and shows the balance of good
and evil in the world.
Reamker Program
Scene I:
Krong Reap sees Preah Ream and
Neang Seda
Scene II:
Preah Ream follows the Golden Deer
Scene III:
The Abduction of Neang Seda
Scene IV:
Preah Ream and Preah Leak calls
for Hanuman
Scene V
Kingdom of Langka
Scene VI
Hanuman and Sovann Macha
Scene VII
Neang Seda and the Test of Fire
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The classical literature of Cambodia during the 16th and mid-19th
century reflected the cultural influence of India and represented
three major genres: the epic, verse novels, and bap, or "codes of
conduct:'
One of the earliest literary epic stories that was composed in the
Khmer language is the Cambodian version of the Indian Ramayana, Reamker. The evolution of the Indian Ramayana story in Cambodia represents the adaptation of Hindu ideas to Buddhist themes
and shows the balance of good and evil in society. Reamker serves
as an inspiration for various genres of performance in Cambodia.
Classical dance-drama, all-male masked dance-drama, and shadow
puppet plays all include episodes in their repertoire.
The story of Reamker centers on Preah Ream, a Prince who was
exiled to the forest through no fault of his own for fourteen years.
Following many adventures including the abduction of his wife
Neang Seda by the evil giant Krong Reap, Preah Ream eventually
rescues her with the help of an Army of monkeys guided by Hanuman. Preah Ream and Neang Seda return home in triumph and the
Prince reclaims his throne.
The complex interplay of strengths (bravery, foresight) and weaknesses (distrust, trickery) --though couched in episodes lined with
magic -- nonetheless represents aspects of human social behavior.
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Preah Ream, is the main protagonist of the epic. He is believed to be
the reincarnation of the Hinduism deity Vishnu and the husband of
Neang Seda.
Neang Seda, the female protagonist of the epic and wife of Preah
Ream.
Preah lea~, is the brother of Preah Ream and his aid to fight Kong
Reap and rescue Neang Seda.
Krong Reap, is the main antagonist of the story. He captures the
beautiful Neang Seda to his island of Langka.
Preus Meas (G()lden Deer) is the transformation of Maharik, a cousin
of Krong Reap.
T'a rysi (Hermit) - Krong Reap transforms into an old hermit to disguise his true identity in order to capture Neang Seda.
Hanuman (General White M()nhy), helps rescues Neang Seda. While
building the bridge connecting the island of Langka to the mainland, he fells madly in love with Sovann Macha, the Golden Mermaid.
S()Vann Mar;ha (G()lden Mermaid), is the Golden Mermaid who tries to
spoil Hanuman's plans to build a bridge to Langka but fell in love
with him instead.
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Scene I: Krong Reap sees Preah Ream and Neang Seda
The story begins with Preah Ream, Neang Seda and Preah Leak venturing off to the forest to gather fruits and flowers. Preah Ream and Neang
Seda falls asleep under a tree. It was there that Krong Reap catches sight
of Neang Seda, he was so awed by her beauty that he commands his
soldier Maharik to transform into Preus Meas - the Golden Deer. Neang
Seda falls in love with Preus Meas and ask Preah Ream to capture it for
her. Neang Seda and Preah Leak waits, while Preah Ream pursues the
Golden Deer.
Scene II: Preah Ream follows the Golden Deer
As Preah Ream pursues Preus Meas, Neang Seda becomes worried that
her husband may have trouble capturing the deer and ask Preah Leak to
assist him. Preah Leak agrees but before leaving he pulls out his magic
bow, shoots it at the ground near Neang Seda, which cast a protective
enchantment around her
Scene III: The Abduction of Nean Seda
Krong Reap's plans to get Neang Seda alone succeeds and attempts to
capture her, but fails. He keeps circling around the enchanted perimeter,
trying to find a way in, but each time gets burnt by the enchantment.
The only way Krong Reap can get to Neang Seda is to trick her out of
the circle, so he transforms into an Ta Eysi - an old Hermit. Neang Seda
sees Ta Eysi and steps out of the protective circle to bow down and pay
her respects. She allows him into the circle, where Ta Eysi tells her she is
destined for Krong Reap and not for Preah Ream. Shocked, Neang Seda
reprimands Ta Eysi by striking him. Angered, Ta Eysi transforms back to
his true form and chases her. The scene ends with Krong Reap capturing
and flying away with Neang Seda.
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Scene IV: Preah Ream and Preah Leak calls for Hanuman
Upon returning the brothers realized Neang Seda was abducted. They
seek out Hanuman for help. Preah Ream shoots his magic arrow into the
sky to summon Hanuman and when he arrives, Preah Ream places his
ring preah thomrong in Hanuman's hand. This would be proof to Neang
Seda that she can trust Hanuman to bring her back home.
Scene V: Kin dom of Lan ka
At Krong Reap's palace, the gods cast a protective spell around Neang
Seda's body, which caused intense heat to radiate. Krong Reap is burned
every time he attempts to touch her. Angered, Krong Reap orders two
female servants to punish her, but they are interrupted by Hanuman.
Initially, Neang Seda thinks Hanuman is a fraud, so she places a spell on
him to test him. If he is the real Hanuman, a flower garland would appear around his neck. Hanuman then places the ring from Preah Ream
in Neang Seda's hand.
Scene VI: Hanuman and Sovann Macha
Hanuman attempts to build a bridge to the kingdom of Langka to rescue
Neang Seda, but is thwarted by Krong Reap's daughter, Sovann Macha.
As soon as the monkeys lay down the stone path to cross the ocean,
Sovann Macha's mermaids remove the stones. Hanuman catches Sovann
Macha and decides to seduce her. He succeeds and they end up falling in
love. Sovann Macha allows the completion of the stone path to the kingdom of Langka where a battle ensues between good and evil.
Scene VII: Neang Seda and the Test of Fire
Preah Ream, out of jealousy, assumes that Neang Seda was unfaithful and
no longer pure after being Krong Reap's captive, he puts her through the
test of fire to prove her fertility and purity. Her innocence was proven.
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Artistic Director and Master Teacher - Phousita Huy
Dance Program Manager - Channa Sath
Master Teacher Pech Heung
Master Teacher Phirum Meas
Master Teacher Kimhan Meas
Supporting Master Tead1ers:
Master Teacher/Choreographer - Proeung Chhieng
Master Teacher - Yorn Peng
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Alexandra Mai
Anita Srey
Brianna Mai
Celena Mai
Chad Mai
Channa Sath
Chummeng Soun
Daisy Var
Emaly Horn
Isabel Clafin
Jaren Kong
Jasmine T. Udomsay
Jefferson Phan
Johnny Khat
Judith Wilson
Kelly Ly
Kevin Searth
Kevin Vann
Krisna Thou
Krissandra Mai
Monica Veth
Nadia Heng Noeuk
Nicky C. Fennell
Nina Touch
Pech Heung
Peter Chea
Peter Veth
Phirum Meas
Poutda Pech
Robin Wilson
Salena Mam
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Costume Support:
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Chenda Wilson
Multimedia Support:
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Prerecorded music:
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Sovann-Malis Loeung
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Nancy Donahue
Carol Duncan
Felicia Sullivan
Jim Conlon
Adrien Bisson
Sophy Theam
Vanna Howard
Joe Hungler
Jim Wilde
Robert Farrant
Walter Wright
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Karen McManimon, Vice President
Linda Uch, Clerk
Chummeng Soun
Michael Conway
Narin Sinuon
Nary Tith
Sheila Kirschbaum
Sochenda Uch
Sovanna Pouv
Virginia Prak
Program Staff:
Dahvy Tran, Executive Director
Tim Chan Thou, Operations Director
Tom Southernton, Program Coordinator
Khakhada Horn, Program Assistant
Shaun McCarthy, Grant Writer
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Vision
We envision Lowell Massachusetts to be the epicenter for innovative Cambodian performing arts with the Angkor Dance Troupe at
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Mission
The Angkor Dance Troupe connects communities through the preservation, education and innovation of Cambodian performing arts.
History
The Angkor Dance Troupe was formed in 1986 by Cambodian refugees of the
Khmer Rouge holocaust. Lowell's Cambodian American community, estimated
at more than 35,000 people, is the second largest in the country. When we
resettled here, we brought a passion to carry on our cherished cultural traditions
to practice and perform, to teach our children, and to see our art preserved for
future gene!ations of all cultures.
We take our name from the great Angkor civilization, between 802 and 1432 AD
when Cambodia was a dominant empire in Southeast Asia. Dance and music
have always been prominent in Khmer society, but these ancient traditions were
nearly eliminated when the Khmer Rouge controlled Cambodia in the 1970s.
Artists were among those deliberately targeted for execution. More than 90% of
the country's tradition bearers perished. Today, as Cambodians around the world
struggle to emerge from decades of war and poverty, our people look to the
rebirth and re-creation of dance as testimony to the endurance of our culture.
"The Angkor Dance Troupe is a gem in the Commonwealth. The Massachusetts
Cultural Council is proud to be a longtime supporter of Angkor for its beauty,
value, and impact in preserving this rich cultural art form for the Lowell
community and beyond" says Anita Walker, the Executive Director for the
Mass Cultural Council. "The Angkor Dance Troupe is not only an organization
promoting dance, it's an inspiration to all those who survived the Cambodian
Genocide three decades ago, and a testament to the enduring power of the arts:'
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Angkor Dance Troupe, Inc. Collection, 1991-2017
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Angkor Dance Troupe, Inc.
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Angkor Dance Troupe, Inc. Collection, 1991-2017. UML 5. Center for Lowell History, University of Massachusetts Lowell, Lowell, MA.
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Angkor Dance Troupe, Inc. is a 501(c)3 nonprofit is dedicated to preserving the traditions of Cambodian performing arts while providing a positive social and educational environment for their young members. The collection includes financial records, board of directors records, correspondence, program files, and photographs. <br /><br />View the collection finding aid for more information, <a href="https://libguides.uml.edu/uml5">https://libguides.uml.edu/uml5</a>.<br /><br />Part of the collection is accessible on this site. <br /><br />-------------------- <br />SEADA would like to thank the following individuals for their work in making this collection available online: Monita Chea, Soumeng Chea, Julia Huynh, and Vivien Zhuo. <br /><br />SEADA would like to thank the following individuals for their help with describing photographs, dating items, and identifying individuals featured in photographs and other materials: Linda Chan Flynn, Emaly Horn, Khakhada Horn, Channa Sath, and Tim Thou.
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Program for Angkor Dance Troupe's "Reamker: The Balance of Good and Evil," 2015
Subject
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Community organization
Dance--Cambodia
Lowell (Mass.)
Nonprofit organizations
Description
An account of the resource
Program for Angkor Dance Troupe's "Reamker: The Balance of Good and Evil." Reamker is a Cambodian epic poem, based on the Sanskrit's Ramayana epic. It adapts the Hindu ideas to Buddhist themes and shows the balance of good and evil in the world. Included is a list of Reamker cast members with handwritten notes on the back.
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Angkor Dance Troupe, Inc. Collection
Publisher
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Angkor Dance Troupe, Inc.
Date
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2015
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22 p.; 21.5 x 14
Language
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English
Type
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Text
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uml5_b05_f10_i001
Coverage
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Lowell, Massachusetts
2010-2019
Books
Cambodians
Reamker