The Legend Of The Indian Prince Who Is The Forefather Of All Cambodians

Preah Thong Boung Soung is one of the best operas in Asia. This opera depicts the love story of Preah Thong and Neang Neak that is performed by the Royal Ballet of Cambodia. It is a combination of gentle music, elaborate costumes and exquisite dance. This saga, of an Indian prince and a serpent (Naga) woman who are the ancestors of all Khmer people, is told to every Cambodian child at a very young age.

Out of the several versions of the story of Preah Thong and Neang Neak, following is o...

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