His policies nearly annihilated the country's long traditions of Khmer classical dance, which serve as far more than cultural ornamentation but are vital to the Cambodia's sense of self.

PHNOM PENH: Cambodia has arrested 10 foreigners for “singing and dancing pornographically”, police said Sunday, as the kingdom cracks down on racy behaviour at popular tourist sites.

The dazzling performance of Cambodia's Royal Ballet had captivated crowds of international guests at the Quai Branly-Jacques Chirac Museum in Paris over the weekend, a spokesperson said on Tuesday.