Robam Kngork Pailin

(Pailin Peacock Dance)

This traditional dance comes from the Kola ethnic group, who live in the region in west of Cambodia. The dance relates to a legend about magic peacock who goes to preach to the King. The lively dance commemorates the peacock, which is a symbol of happiness, suggesting a courting scene between a peacock and a peahen. The dance is said to bring happiness and prosperity to villagers, and is often performed during the New Year and ritual ceremonies in times of drought to pray for rain.