Prumsodun Ok
Cambodian-American Artist | LGBTQ+ Activist and Culture Curator
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Prumsodun Ok is a Cambodian-American artist, choreographer, and LGBTQ+ activist. As the founder and artistic director of NATYARASA, a Khmer dance theater company, he has dedicated his career to reviving and reinterpreting classical Khmer dance forms.
Ok's TED talk exploring the beauty and resilience of Khmer culture has reached millions, inspiring global audiences. His keynotes celebrate the power of art and culture to bridge divides and catalyze social change.
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The magic of Khmer classical dance
For more than 1,000 years, Khmer dancers in Cambodia have been seen as living bridges between heaven and earth. In this graceful dance-talk hybrid, artist Prumsodun Ok -- founder of Cambodia's first all-male and gay-identified dance company -- details the rich history of Khmer classical dance and its current revival, playing the ancient and ageless role of artist as messenger.
| Event | Year | Location |
|---|---|---|
| TED 2017 | 2017 | 🇨🇦Vancouver, Canada |
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