The art of Cambodian dance is a very hands-on art form that, as Mea stated, “requires a lot of molding.” Mea hopes that in the future Modern Apsara will have more instructors in order to overcome ...

The 18-year-old Dougherty, who represented Cambodian-Americans at the pageant, is very active in promoting her cultural heritage and performing traditional Apsara dances. “I started my own ...