Bopha Devi
Cambodian princess
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Princess Bopha Devi was a Cambodian princess and a prominent figure in the revival of traditional Cambodian classical dance. She was a star performer in the Royal Ballet of Cambodia and later served as the minister of culture in the early 21st century, vigorously supporting the art form. Her efforts, alongside those of the Royal University of Fine Arts, were crucial in restoring Cambodian classical music and dance after their near destruction in the 1970s.1
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