Royal Ballet of Luang Prabang

The Royal Ballet of Luang Prabang was revived in 2003. The troupe was formed to re-establish the ancient Lao Ramayana or pharak pharam ballet of Luang Prabang.

Dancers from the provincial performing arts troupe were brought together with students and a several older musicians and performers to revive the nine episodes of the Lao Ramayana. There are performances several times a week on the grounds of the Royal Museum which are very colorful and vibrant. I was privileged to see performances in December 2005 and 2006. The one in 2006 was a special performance done in front the temple.