Chhayam Dancer Posing Chhayam is a traditional Cambodian folk dance performed at public festivals and celebrations. The choreography may include jumps, spins, and dynamic poses as seen in this photo. Chay Oum (65 years old in center) gets into the spirit at the Cambodian New Year festivities at El Dorado Park in 1992, Year of the Monkey. (The Long Beach Press-Telegram, 4/12/1992)