Lakhaon Kaol: one of Cambodia's oldest classical dance forms. Stone inscriptions from the tenth century reveal the form was originally called Phea Ny - derived from Sanskrit and meaning to tell or recite a story. Phea Ny was performed exclusively by male dancers and musicians and shares this characteristic, among others, with the present-day Lakhaon Kaol. All performers are masked except for those taking female roles. Performed by Cambodia's Amrita Performing Arts. Until 16 Oct! More on esplanade.com/dansfestival #dansfestival #esplanade #singapore #free #culturaldance #lakhaonkaol #cambodian #culture