by Craig | Jul 3, 2020 | Behind the Scenes, Circus News, Phare News, Special Shows
Phare Circus Rising Four months have passed since entertainment venues were closed by government order due to the COVID-19 global pandemic. The impact has been devastating, but Cambodians are resilient. Phare artists’ creativity flourished (READ MORE). The Phare...
by Craig | Jun 1, 2020 | Behind the Scenes, PPS Battambang, Responsible Tourism
What makes Phare Circus more than just entertainment? Phare Circus has been entertaining audiences in Siem Reap since 2013. It’s a top-rated Siem Reap attraction on TripAdvisor and a Lonely Planet Top Choice. Some say it’s the next “must see” in Siem Reap after Angkor...
by Craig | May 24, 2020 | Behind the Scenes, Cambodia, Circus News, Phare News, Uncategorized
COVID-19 Impact on Phare Circus Phare Circus performances were suspended 17 March by government decree due to the COVID-19 global pandemic. All international arrivals to Cambodia ceased shortly after. Tourism has evaporated. Hotels, restaurants, shops and...
by Craig | Mar 12, 2020 | Behind the Scenes, Circus News, Phare News
Due to the global health crisis, tourism to Cambodia has vanished. This is devastating for people whose livelihood depends on tourism. Phare Ponleu Selpak school receives over half its annual budget from Phare Circus. The circus depends on visitors to Cambodia. The...
by Craig | Feb 4, 2020 | About Cambodia, Phare News, Responsible Tourism
What is Khmer New Year? By Mengteang Thong Cambodian people have many holidays during the year. One of the most important is Khmer New Year (Khmer: បុណ្យចូលឆ្នាំថ្មី, pronounced: Choul Chnam Thmey). It is celebrated over three days starting from the 13th or 14th of...
