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The Cambodian Ségne Dance is a traditional dance from Cambodia. It is very old and has been part of Cambodian culture for many centuries. It comes from the time of the Angkor kingdom, which was a long time ago.

People perform the Ségne Dance at special events. It is used during festivals, religious ceremonies, and important celebrations. It is also performed when people want to show respect or ask for good luck. Many people in Cambodia see the dance as something special.

The dance has slow and soft movements. The dancers move their hands, arms, and fingers in careful ways. The hand movements are very important because they help show meaning. The dance does not use fast steps. It is calm and quiet.

The dancers wear traditional clothes. These clothes are often made from silk and are very colorful. They also wear jewelry like necklaces and bracelets. Some dancers wear a special head decoration. The clothes are important because they make the dance look beautiful.

Music is played during the dance. The music is slow and peaceful. It uses traditional instruments like drums and flutes. The music and dance go together.

There are different types of Ségne Dance. Some dances are used to give blessings for a new house or temple. Some are used to celebrate festivals. Some are used to honor ancestors and family members.

Today, the Ségne Dance is still important in Cambodia. People learn it in schools and arts programs. It is also shown at cultural events for visitors. It helps people remember their history and traditions.

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Vocabulary:

  • traditional: something from the past that people still use or do
  • a century: 100 years
  • a kingdom: a country ruled by a king or queen
  • to perform a dance: to do a dance in front of people
  • a special event: an important occasion
  • a ceremony: a formal event for a special reason
  • a celebration: a happy event for something special
  • to show respect: to be polite and show you value someone
  • soft movements: slow and gentle body actions
  • to show meaning: to express an idea or message
  • to be calm: to be quiet and relaxed
  • to wear traditional clothes: to put on clothes from a culture or the past
  • to be made from silk: to be produced using silk fabric
  • a necklace: jewelry you wear around your neck
  • a bracelet: jewelry you wear around your wrist
  • a head decoration: something worn on the head for decoration
  • peaceful: quiet, calm, and not noisy
  • a flute: a musical instrument you blow into
  • to give a blessing: to wish someone good luck or protection
  • to honor an ancestor: to show respect to family members from the past
  • a family member: someone in your family
  • an arts program: a school or activity where people learn art, music, or dance
  • to remember: to keep something in your mind or not forget it

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Match the words to the definitions

Words

  1. traditional
  2. a century
  3. a kingdom
  4. to perform a dance
  5. a special event
  6. a ceremony
  7. a celebration
  8. to show respect
  9. soft movements
  10. to show meaning
  11. to be calm
  12. to wear traditional clothes
  13. to be made from silk
  14. a necklace
  15. a bracelet
  16. a head decoration
  17. peaceful
  18. a flute
  19. to give a blessing
  20. to honor an ancestor
  21. a family member
  22. an arts program
  23. to remember

Definitions

A. to keep something in your mind or not forget it
B. a musical instrument you blow into
C. slow and gentle body actions
D. a happy event for something special
E. something from the past that people still use or do
F. to show you value and are polite to someone
G. a country ruled by a king or queen
H. a formal event for a special reason
I. jewelry you wear around your wrist
J. someone in your family
K. to wish someone good luck or protection
L. to express an idea or message
M. 100 years
N. quiet, calm, and not noisy
O. to do a dance in front of people
P. something worn on the head for decoration
Q. a school or activity where people learn art, music, or dance
R. jewelry you wear around your neck
S. to be produced using silk fabric
T. an important occasion
U. to show respect to family members from the past
V. to be calm and relaxed
W. clothes from a culture or the past
X. a quiet and peaceful feeling

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Answers:

1-E, 2-M, 3-G, 4-O, 5-T, 6-H, 7-D, 8-F,
9-C, 10-L, 11-V, 12-W, 13-S, 14-R, 15-I, 16-P,
17-X, 18-B, 19-K, 20-U, 21-J, 22-Q, 23-A

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Match the definitions to the words

Definitions

  1. something from the past that people still use or do
  2. 100 years
  3. a country ruled by a king or queen
  4. to do a dance in front of people
  5. an important occasion
  6. a formal event for a special reason
  7. a happy event for something special
  8. to be polite and show you value someone
  9. slow and gentle body actions
  10. to express an idea or message
  11. to be quiet and relaxed
  12. to put on clothes from a culture or the past
  13. to be produced using silk fabric
  14. jewelry you wear around your neck
  15. jewelry you wear around your wrist
  16. something worn on the head for decoration
  17. quiet, calm, and not noisy
  18. a musical instrument you blow into
  19. to wish someone good luck or protection
  20. to show respect to family members from the past
  21. someone in your family
  22. a school or activity where people learn art, music, or dance
  23. to keep something in your mind or not forget it

Words

A. a flute
B. to remember
C. a ceremony
D. traditional
E. a bracelet
F. peaceful
G. to give a blessing
H. to show meaning
I. a celebration
J. a kingdom
K. a head decoration
L. a century
M. to perform a dance
N. soft movements
O. a necklace
P. to honor an ancestor
Q. a special event
R. to be calm
S. a family member
T. to show respect
U. an arts program
V. to be made from silk
W. to wear traditional clothes

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Answers:

1-D, 2-L, 3-J, 4-M, 5-Q, 6-C, 7-I, 8-T,
9-N, 10-H, 11-R, 12-W, 13-V, 14-O, 15-E, 16-K,
17-F, 18-A, 19-G, 20-P, 21-S, 22-U, 23-B
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True or false:

  1. The dance is still taught in schools and arts programs today.
  2. The Ségne Dance is a traditional dance from Cambodia.
  3. The dance is only performed once every hundred years in secret tunnels.
  4. It is used in important celebrations.
  5. Dancers usually wear modern sports uniforms made of plastic.
  6. Traditional music uses instruments like drums and flutes.
  7. Jewelry such as necklaces and bracelets is worn by dancers.
  8. The dance originated in South America in recent decades.
  9. Hand movements are very important in the dance.
  10. The dance includes slow and soft movements.
  11. It comes from the time of the Angkor kingdom.
  12. Loud rock concerts are the traditional setting for the dance.
  13. It is performed at festivals and ceremonies.
  14. Movements focus on running at high speed across the stage.
  15. Dancers wear colorful traditional silk clothes.
  16. The dance is used to train professional chefs in cooking skills.
  17. It is performed at special cultural events.
  18. Electronic video game sounds replace all traditional music.
  19. The dance is performed only during sports competitions.
  20. The dance includes calm, careful movement rather than fast steps.

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Answers:

1-T, 2-T, 3-F, 4-T, 5-F, 6-T, 7-T,
8-F, 9-T, 10-T, 11-T, 12-F, 13-T, 14-F,
15-T, 16-F, 17-T, 18-F, 19-F, 20-T

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Correct answers:

  1. The dance is still taught in schools and arts programs today.
  2. The Ségne Dance is a traditional dance from Cambodia.
  3. The dance is only performed once every hundred years in secret tunnels. True is: It is performed at festivals, ceremonies, and special cultural events.
  4. It is used in important celebrations.
  5. Dancers usually wear modern sports uniforms made of plastic. True is: Dancers wear colorful traditional silk clothes with jewelry and head decorations.
  6. Traditional music uses instruments like drums and flutes.
  7. Jewelry such as necklaces and bracelets is worn by dancers.
  8. The dance originated in South America in recent decades. True is: It comes from the time of the Angkor kingdom in Cambodia.
  9. Hand movements are very important in the dance.
  10. The dance includes slow and soft movements.
  11. It comes from the time of the Angkor kingdom.
  12. Loud rock concerts are the traditional setting for the dance. True is: It is performed at cultural festivals, religious ceremonies, and celebrations.
  13. It is performed at festivals and ceremonies.
  14. Movements focus on running at high speed across the stage. True is: The dance uses slow, calm, and careful movements.
  15. Dancers wear colorful traditional silk clothes.
  16. The dance is used to train professional chefs in cooking skills. True is: It is used for blessings, ceremonies, celebrations, and honoring ancestors.
  17. It is performed at special cultural events.
  18. Electronic video game sounds replace all traditional music. True is: Traditional instruments like drums and flutes are used.
  19. The dance is performed only during sports competitions. True is: It is performed during festivals, ceremonies, and important celebrations.
  20. The dance includes calm, careful movement rather than fast steps.

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Odd one out:

  1. flute – bracelet – computer – silk clothes
  2. basketball – ceremony – celebration – festival
  3. peaceful – noisy – calm – respectful
  4. Cambodia – Thailand – necklace – Angkor kingdom
  5. to show respect – to cook pasta – to honor an ancestor – to remember
  6. slow steps – hand gestures – sprinting – soft movements
  7. violin – drum – flute – head decoration
  8. traditional – electric – ancient – cultural
  9. dance – refrigerator – ceremony – celebration
  10. airplane – blessing – respect – meaning

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Answer Key:

1-computer, 2-basketball, 3-noisy, 4-necklace, 5-to cook pasta, 6-sprinting, 7-head decoration, 8-electric, 9-refrigerator, 10-airplane

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Correct answers:

  1. flute – bracelet – computer – silk clothes
  • computer — it is a modern electronic device, not related to traditional dance or clothing
  1. basketball – ceremony – celebration – festival
  • basketball — it is a sport, not a cultural or special event
  1. peaceful – noisy – calm – respectful
  • noisy — it is the opposite of calm and peaceful meaning
  1. Cambodia – Thailand – necklace – Angkor kingdom
  • necklace — it is an object, while the others are places or historical/cultural locations
  1. to show respect – to cook pasta – to honor an ancestor – to remember
  • to cook pasta — it is a cooking action, not related to culture or memory
  1. slow steps – hand gestures – sprinting – soft movements
  • sprinting — it is fast running, unlike slow and careful dance movements
  1. violin – drum – flute – head decoration
  • head decoration — it is clothing/accessory, while the others are musical instruments
  1. traditional – electric – ancient – cultural
  • electric — it refers to modern technology, while others relate to tradition or history
  1. dance – refrigerator – ceremony – celebration
  • refrigerator — it is a household appliance, not an event or cultural activity
  1. airplane – blessing – respect – meaning

airplane — it is a transport vehicle, while the others are abstract cultural ideas

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Short answers wanted:

  1. What is the Ségne Dance?
  2. Where does the Ségne Dance come from?
  3. When is the dance performed?
  4. Why is the Ségne Dance important?
  5. Who performs the Ségne Dance?
  6. What movements are used in the dance?
  7. How do dancers move their hands?
  8. What do dancers wear during performances?
  9. Which materials are used for the clothes?
  10. What instruments are used in the music?
  11. How is the music in the dance described?
  12. Why are hand movements important?
  13. Where is the dance still taught today?
  14. What does the dance help people remember?
  15. When might people perform the dance besides festivals?

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Correct version:

  1. What is the Ségne Dance? – traditional Cambodian dance
  2. Where does the Ségne Dance come from? – Cambodia, Angkor kingdom
  3. When is the dance performed? – festivals, ceremonies, celebrations
  4. Why is the Ségne Dance important? – culture, history, traditions
  5. Who performs the Ségne Dance? – Cambodian dancers, artists
  6. What movements are used in the dance? – slow, soft, careful movements
  7. How do dancers move their hands? – carefully, expressive hand gestures
  8. What do dancers wear during performances? – traditional clothes, silk, jewelry
  9. Which materials are used for the clothes? – silk, colorful fabric
  10. What instruments are used in the music? – drums, flutes
  11. How is the music in the dance described? – slow, peaceful, calm
  12. Why are hand movements important? – show meaning, express ideas
  13. Where is the dance still taught today? – schools, arts programs in Cambodia
  14. What does the dance help people remember? – history, traditions, ancestors
  15. When might people perform the dance besides festivals? – special events, religious ceremonies

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Fill in, words below:

respect – peaceful – kingdom – remember –
meaning – silk – necklace – events –
performance – ancestors –
arts programs –
calm

The Cambodian Ségne Dance is a traditional dance from Cambodia from the time of the Angkor __________.
It is performed at special __________ such as ceremonies, celebrations, and festivals.
People perform the dance to show __________, give blessings, and honor ancestors and family members.
The dancers use soft movements and slow steps to show __________.
They try to be __________ while performing the dance.
Dancers wear traditional clothes made from __________.
They also wear a __________, a bracelet, and a head decoration.
The clothing makes the __________ more beautiful.
The music is __________ and uses instruments like a flute and drums.
There are different types of dances for different purposes, such as giving blessings or honoring __________.
Today, the dance is still taught in __________ and schools.
It helps people __________ their history and traditions in Cambodia.

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Correct version:

The Cambodian Ségne Dance is a traditional dance from Cambodia from the time of the Angkor kingdom.
It is performed at special events such as ceremonies, celebrations, and festivals.
People perform the dance to show respect, give blessings, and honor ancestors and family members.
The dancers use soft movements and slow steps to show meaning.
They try to be calm while performing the dance.
Dancers wear traditional clothes made from silk.
They also wear a necklace, a bracelet, and a head decoration.
The clothing makes the performance more beautiful.
The music is peaceful and uses instruments like a flute and drums.
There are different types of dances for different purposes, such as giving blessings or honoring ancestors.
Today, the dance is still taught in arts programs and schools.
It helps people remember their history and traditions in Cambodia.

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Match question with answer:

Questions

  1. What is the Ségne Dance?
  2. Where does it come from?
  3. When does it happen?
  4. Why does it take place?
  5. Who is part of it?
  6. How do dancers move?
  7. What feeling is in the dance?
  8. What do dancers wear?
  9. What appears on dancers’ bodies?
  10. What is on the head of dancers?
  11. What is the music like?
  12. Which instruments appear in the music?

Answers

A. It sounds slow and peaceful.
B. It comes from Cambodia and the Angkor kingdom.
C. It shows respect and gives blessings.
D. It includes ancestors and family members.
E. It uses drums and flutes.
F. It takes place during festivals and ceremonies.
G. It belongs to Cambodian culture as a traditional dance.
H. They have necklaces and bracelets.
I. It creates a calm and peaceful feeling.
J. They wear traditional silk clothes.
K. They add head decoration.
L. They use slow and soft movements.

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Answers:

1-G, 2-B, 3-F, 4-C, 5-D, 6-L, 7-I,
8-J, 9-H, 10-K, 11-A, 12-E

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Full version:

1. Q: What is the Ségne Dance?
A: It belongs to Cambodian culture as a traditional dance.

2. Q: Where does it come from?
A: It comes from Cambodia and the Angkor kingdom.

3. Q: When does it happen?
A: It takes place during festivals and ceremonies.

4. Q: Why does it take place?
A: It shows respect and gives blessings.

5. Q: Who is part of it?
A: It includes ancestors and family members.

6. Q: How do dancers move?
A: They use slow and soft movements.

7. Q: What feeling is in the dance?
A: It creates a calm and peaceful feeling.

8. Q: What do dancers wear?
A: They wear traditional silk clothes.

9. Q: What appears on dancers’ bodies?
A: They have necklaces and bracelets.

10. Q: What is on the head of dancers?
A: They add head decoration.

11. Q: What is the music like?
A: It sounds slow and peaceful.

12. Q: Which instruments appear in the music?
A: It uses drums and flutes.

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