Apsaras (Khmer: អប្សរា) in Cambodia are celestial dancers and female spirits featured in Hindu and Buddhist mythology, symbolizing grace, beauty, and spirituality. Their images are famously carved on the walls of Angkor Wat and other Khmer temples, highlighting their importance in Cambodian heritage. The classical Apsara Dance, inspired by these mythological figures, remains a central element of Cambodian cultural identity and is performed in traditional costumes during major cultural events.
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