7 minutes agoCambodian Princess Dies
Periskopi(7 years ago)
(7 years ago)Cambodia's Princess Nordom Bophaa Devi, who formerly served as culture minister and was known as a savior of traditional dances, Apsara, has died today at the age of 76. News of the princess's death revealed the Royal Palace of this Asian country. Palace officials said the princess died of causes [...]
News of the princess's death revealed the Royal Palace of this Asian country. Palace officials said that the princess died of natural causes in a Thailand hospital.
The late king's daughter, Nordom Sihanouk, and the sister of the present king, Nordom Sihamon, Princess Bopha Devi had become a dancer of Cambodian ballet, which was a symbol of entertainment for the royal bed.
After the dictator Rouge's fall from power and the end of a decade-long civil war, she served as minister of culture and fine arts from 1998 to 2004.
Prince Sisowath Thomico, highly praised the late princess's contribution to protecting traditional ballet. He said that thanks to the princess's dedication and work, this type of ballet is part of world heritage, writes “Reuters.
