Siem Reap, Cambodia - Phare Circus
Travelling while doing something for a cause is something beyond rewarding. Last May, I was able to travel to Siem Reap to visit the Angkor Wat. That was the only enjoyable thing I imagined myself to engage in in going to Siem Reap. However, something suddenly appeared on our google search that is Phare: The Cambodian Circus. This is a different kind of circus for they perform for a cause. They use the money to finance the education of some aspiring artists in their place. I must say that this will never be a waste of your money. You will definitely enjoy the show and have that internal happiness in you knowing that you are able to help.
SOKRIAS (ECLIPSE) - Phare Ponleu Selpak, The Cambodian Circus | Siem Reap Cambodia
How far would someone go to fight back against rejection and bullying?
In a rural Cambodian village, a disfigured young man is rejected and ridiculed. He wonders why he is cursed and seeks help from the gods. They answer his prayers by transforming him into a beautiful woman with magical powers. Using this new form, he attracts the attention and desire of the village men. But the villagers quickly discover there’s something sinister about the newcomer in their midst.
Based on traditional Cambodian folktales, Eclipse is a story of rejection, revenge, spirit possession and eventual forgiveness set to original music and told through a dramatic mix of theater, Apsara dance and modern circus arts.
Phare Circus, Siem Reap, Cambodia May 2016
This video is about Phare Circus, Siem Reap, Cambodia May 2016. This show was entitled Sokha and it is the story of a young girl who was traumatized by war and its aftermath. Through dance, theater, and acrobatics, Sokha conveys a wide range of emotions. This one-hour show made me laugh and cry. The music is evocative and the actors/performers were magnificent. Kudos to the writers, performers, and director.
Phare, The Cambodian Circus Introduction Video
Uniquely Cambodian.....Daringly Modern..... Absolutely Transformative
Find out why Phare Circus is Siem Reap's top-rated evening entertainment venue.
Phare Ponleu Selpak provides free artistic and academic education and social support services to 1,200 at-risk Cambodian youth daily. Phare Circus and Phare Creative Studio provide well-paying job opportunities in Cambodia and overseas. Revenue generated financially supports the school.
The stories are created by the artists themselves based on their true-life experiences. Phare artists use drama, dance, live music, visual arts and circus to share tales rooted in recent Cambodian history, folklore or modern society.
Expect the unexpected!
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Phare, The Cambodian Circus, Siem Reap (Highlights)
Before we came to Siem Reap, everyone we spoke to said the same thing: ‘you have to visit the Cambodian Circus!’
We saw Phare’s Sokrias (eclipse) show, and it was one of the most amazing performances we’d ever seen. There was gymnastics, dancing (they even did the floss dance!), comedy, fire and terrifying stunts.
But what made the circus even more amazing was the story behind it.
It was started by nine guys who came home to Siem Reap after spending time in a refugee camp at the end of the Khmer Rouge.
They started the circus to give young people from vulnerable households and difficult backgrounds a chance to train in the arts. The circus offers young people free education, and a reliable income.
Shinta Mani & Phare, the Cambodian Circus - Siem Reap
Phare, the Cambodian Circus and Shinta Mani Club & Resort share similar beliefs that visitors to Siem Reap can experience top quality service and entertainment while supporting the local community. Phare and Shinta Mani are two of the finest examples of Responsible, Sustainable Tourism.
Phare, The Cambodian Circus: Amazing vibe & energy, transforming the lives of Cambodian youth
More than just a circus, Phare, the Cambodian Circus (pharecambodiancircus.org) performers use theater, music, dance and modern circus arts to tell uniquely Cambodian stories from recent history, folklore or modern society.
Phare artists are students and graduates from Phare Ponleu Selpak's (phareps.org) vocational training centre in Battambang. The association was formed in 1994 by 9 young men coming home from a refugee camp after the Khmer Rouge regime. They were greatly helped during that time by an art teacher using drawing classes as therapy and wanted to share this new skill among the poor, socially deprived and troubled youngsters in Battambang. They founded an art school and public school followed to offer free education. A music school and theatre school were next and finally, for the kids who wanted more, the circus school. Today more than 1,200 pupils attend the public school daily and 500 attend the alternative schools. Phare Ponleu Selpak also has extensive outreach programs, trying to help with the problems highlighted in their own tales.
Phare The Cambodian Circus offers these students and graduates somewhere to hone their skills and a place to earn a decent wage. Money that will take them out of poverty and give them self-respect and freedom.
Shinta Mani Club & Resort (shintamani.com), an upscale boutique hotel created by acclaimed architect Bill Bensley, showcases contemporary designed rooms and public spaces in an Angkorian-inspired design.
Shinta Mani with its “Open Doors, Open Hearts” reflects our commitment to responsible tourism. USD5 of your nightly room rate will be donated to the Shinta Mani Foundation to help us to achieve our goal of creating a lasting and positive impact for the people of Cambodia.
Video by Oyen Rodriguez ( oyen-rodriguez.com )
Performances include Phare, the Cambodian Circus and Les Papillons. (
Phare - The Cambodian Circus, Siem Reap Cambodia
One of the best circus in Siem Reap Cambodia
Same Same but Different - Trailer
Same Same but Different
Through a series of everyday situations, “Same Same But Different” explores the different habits and ways of living between Cambodians and foreign visitors. A sudden downpour, an unexpected power outage, a hectic boat trip and a relaxing dinner all provide the backdrops for funny encounters and opposing perspectives. But in every situation they find understanding and connect at a human level.
A very honest expression by the artists of how they find humor in the differences between how Cambodians approach daily life vs others.
Cambodia Phare Circus performance show at Siem Reap Part 3
Cambodia Phare Circus performance show at Siem Reap Part 3
TripAdvisor Siem Reap Cambodia: Landmine Museum and Phare, the Cambodian Circus
The Internet has provided a platform for organizations with compelling stories but limited budgets to reach millions of travelers worldwide.
TripAdvisor visited Siem Reap, Cambodia (Asia's top Traveler's Choice destination in 2015) to visit two organizations using online travel review sites and social media to share their compelling stories in smart, innovative ways: Cambodia Landmine Museum and Phare, The Cambodian Circus.
Reviews on TripAdvisor have been critical to Phare's success. Visitors to Cambodia come from around the globe, each with different expectations and ideas of what 'circus' means. Most tell us they were convinced to see us based on TripAdvisor reviews.
The Phare Circus, Siem Reap, Cambodia
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Phare, The Cambodian circus in Siem Reap, Cambodia
這個馬戲團(沒有動物表演的那種)是民間組織，訓練有心想走藝術道路的年輕人能有一技之長，以馬戲團的方式籌措經費(裡面還有賣手工藝品，賣給參觀者一些吃的喝的之類)。如果自助行建議可將這個show列入行程(跟團的話沒看過有旅行社會排這個)。他們演出並非完美無缺，但我想那並不是看這場秀的重點。若有很在意這點就請放棄這個節目。(網站內可自行用信用卡訂票或由飯店櫃台代訂--如果有的話，座位是A最好B還好C視野受限)
ps.到柬埔寨或其他開發中國家遊玩絕對不要帶玩具衣服零食或錢直接送給小孩或窮人，以免有東西或錢拿就不會想上學或學習一技之長來工作；若有此善心請直接捐給NGO援助組織。
Phare, The Cambodian Circus at Shinta Mani Siem Reap
Circus artists from Phare, The Cambodian Circus are happy to entertain at the Shinta Mani Made in Cambodia Market. But don't miss the full show every evening at 19:30.
Video by Guy Singer.
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Phare, The Cambodian Circus - Siem Reap
Phare, The Cambodian Circus - Siem Reap
Phare the Cambodian Circus, Siem Reap
The amazing Siem Reap Circus. This is a must on any visit to the town. High energy show telling the story of a young woman growing up through the Khmer Rouge era
Phunam, a Contortionist in Phare, The Cambodian Circus
As a young girl, Phunam picked trash to help support her family. Growing up her father beat her mother, abused Phunam, and gave her mother AIDS. He prohibited her from pursuing her dreams at Phare Ponleau Selpak, a visual and performing arts school that uses the rich and turbulent history of Cambodia as an inspiration and structure for their creative work. Overcoming adversities, Phunam is now pursuing her dreams and is the leading contortionist of the Battambang Circus, which is part of the Phare Ponleau Selpak School. One day Phunam hopes to become a director of an art program supporting young Cambodians in their quest for creative expression. She has traveled outside of Cambodia performing productions that tell the story of the struggles and triumphs of Cambodia. She and her fellow performers write the stories that they perform.
Film by Lauren Shaw
Khmer Metal, Phare Cambodian Circus
We thoroughly enjoyed the Metal show by the Phare Cambodian Circus! If you get a chance to see it, do!
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All performers in Phare The Cambodian Circus learn their skills through Phare Ponleu Selpak (PPS), an Association providing arts education in Battambang, Cambodia. Young people from the streets, orphanages and struggling families in the community come to PPS to learn, express and heal themselves through the arts.
PPS formed 20 years ago by 9 children and their art teacher when they returned home from a refugee camp after the fall of the Khmer Rouge. As survivors of the war, empowered by the creative self-expression learned through their art-making, the group wanted to share this gift of the arts with the underprivileged children of Battambang.
They founded an art school and a public school quickly followed to offer free education. A music school and theatre school were next, and finally, the circus school. Today more than 1,200 pupils attend the public school daily and 500 attend the alternative schools.
In 2013 Phare Performing Social Enterprise (PPSE) was founded in Siem Reap to offer visitors and locals alike Phare The Cambodian Circus. This offers PPS students and graduates somewhere to hone their skills and a place to earn a living wage. Operating in Siem Reap for over a year now, we hope to soon be making enough money to increase our artist’s compensation and generate real revenue to support ongoing PPS social and educational programming. Our 3 goals are to:
Create a gainful career opportunity for our artists.
Financially sustain our business and our parent organization, Phare Ponleu Selpak.
Develop the artistic culture of Cambodia.
We envision the arts as an instrument for human development and social change. Through international recognition for Cambodian arts, we at Phare can secure a brighter future for our community.
Phare, The Cambodian Circus Introduction - 2017
Uniquely Cambodian.....Daringly Modern..... Transforming the lives of at-risk Cambodian youth.
Find out why Phare Circus is Siem Reap's top-rated evening entertainment venue.
Phare Ponleu Selpak provides free artistic and academic education and social support services to 1,200 at-risk Cambodian youth daily. Phare Circus and Phare Creative Studio provide well-paying job opportunities in Cambodia and overseas. Revenue generated financially supports the school.
The stories are created by the artists themselves based on their true-life experiences. Phare artists use drama, dance, live music, visual arts and circus to share tales rooted in recent Cambodian history, folklore or modern society.
Uniquely Cambodian.....Daringly Modern..... Absolutely Transformative
Expect the unexpected!
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Eclipse by Phare, the Cambodian Circus, Siem Reap
Eclipse by Phare, the Cambodian Circus, Siem Reap
Steeped in the culture and Cambodian popular beliefs, Eclipse is a tale about discrimination. A young man, who suffers from being rejected because of his difference, prays for divine intervention.
The gods transform him into a very attracting woman, suddenly getting a lot of positive attention, until a mysterious plague begins to consume all the villagers...
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