Siem Reap Trip Overview
With its origins in the rural city of Battambang, the Phare Circus is not your average circus as one may know. The story behind Phare Ponleu Selpak, an NGO school and professional arts training outside the main stage in Siem Reap is an example of how the less-fortunate are giving a chance to develop themselves through art, acrobatic and performance.
Phare is also more than just tricks, juggling and flying from one side of the stage to the other; Phare represents a creative means to express the richness of Cambodian culture where folklore and history, captured through the eyes and the creative minds if its directors. The show regularly changes in concept and style, keeping even repeating visitors on the edge of their seat.
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* Duration: 1 to 2 hours
* Starts: Siem Reap, Cambodia
* Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Historical & Heritage Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Siem Reap, Siem Reap Province, Cambodia
With its origins in the rural city of Battambang, the Phare Circus is not your average circus as one may know. The story behind Phare Ponleu Selpak, an NGO school and professional arts training outside the main stage in Siem Reap is an example of how the less-fortunate are giving a chance to develop themselves through art, acrobatic and performance.
Phare is also more than just tricks, juggling and flying from one side of the stage to the other; Phare represents a creative means to express the richness of Cambodian culture where folklore and history, captured through the eyes and the creative minds if its directors. The show regularly changes in concept and style, keeping even repeating visitors on the edge of their seat.
Itinerary
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Stop At: Phare, The Cambodian Circus, Intersection of Ring Road and Sok San Road South of intersection with Sok San Road, Siem Reap 17253 Cambodia
The evening starts with a dinner that reflects the diversity of Khmer food. After this meal, you will head into the circus tent (Opened C section of the tent) in time to see these performers at work (Note that some seats have partially obstructed views due to supported poles from the tent). The performance will last around 1 – 1.5 hour.
This association related to the Phare Cambodian Circus aims to support community development and provide social and educational help to children through the revival of Khmer culture, which was significantly damaged during the Khmer Rouge regime. They focus on rehabilitating street kids, orphans, children in high-risk situations and their families.
Sit down and enjoy an hour of pure Cambodian theatrical & acrobatic performance while helping their worthwhile cause at the same time!
