Events downtown

Apr 08

Khmer New Year: Celebrating Through Music & Dance
Location: 10 Mayo Street, Portland, Maine 04101, US
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Event website

Join Khmer Maine and the Angkor Dance Troupe to experience the magic and wonder of classical Khmer dancing and folk music in the intimate setting of Mayo Street Arts.

Apsara dancing is an ancient art dating back to the 7th century, with deep roots in Hindu and Buddhist mythology. Through performance and education, audience members will have the opportunity to learn the story and history of Apsara dancing, one of Cambodia’s national treasures.

If you would like to sponsor this event, please visit khmermaine.org/khmer-new-year.

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Friday, April 8 | 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM; 90-minutes with an intermission.

Doors open at 7:00 PM

Tickets are available for $10 for youth (13 and under), $15 in advance, $18 at the door, and $22 for preferred seating (sliding scale available)