Chhayam

Traditional Khmer musical dance From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Chhayam (Khmer: ឆៃយ៉ាំ) is a traditional Khmer musical dance.[1] It is typically performed by a group of dancers in line or circle formation. Male dancers wear loose-fitting pants and shirts, while women dancers wear sampot. Both genders wear ornate jewelry and accessories.[2]

Instrument from 1892 engraving that resembles modern skor chhaiyam
Instrument from 1892 engraving that resembles modern skor chhaiyam

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