FIRST ROYAL APSARA (HC)

In the book ‘The First Royal Apsara,’ Ambassador Julio A. Jeldres chronicles the life and devotion of Princess Norodom Buppha Devi to the Royal Ballet. The 184-page book portrays beautiful photographs and artwork of Princess Buppha Devi’s life in several chapters. From her introduction to dance as a child to her rise as a royal celebrity to her role as Minister of Arts and Culture, she has dedicated herself to preserving Khmer culture and dance.