Indian envoy Devyani Khobrogade dresses up as 'Apsara' on Cambodian New Year

The Indian ambassador to Cambodia, Devyani Khobrogade, donned a traditional attire of 'Khmer Apsara' to extend wishes of the Cambodian New Year, photos of which have gone viral on social media.

Khobrogade, an Indian Foreign Service (IFS) officer who found herself in the middle of a controversy that sparked tensions between India and the US in 2013, did a photoshoot dressed as 'Khmer Apsara'.

"Ambassador Devyani Khobragade has a deep admiration for Khmer culture and tradition. Embracing the spirit of Khmer New Year, she elegantly dressed as a Khmer Apsara, embodying the rich bond of our civilizations. Wishing all our friends a joyous Khmer New Year celebration," the Indian Embassy in Combodia posted on X (formerly known as Twitter).