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...
by Craig | Feb 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 | Jan 30, 2020 | Cambodia, Responsible Tourism, Siem Reap like a local, Stay Longer
4 Reasons to Stay Longer in Siem Reap First in a series about the many reasons to stay longer in Siem Reap. We will regularly share other cool things to do and see in Siem Reap and elsewhere in Cambodia. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter and look for...
by Craig | Jan 21, 2020 | About Cambodia, Cambodia
Chinese New Year Celebrated Around the World The Chinese New Year of 2020 falls on January 25th (Saturday), and the festival will last to February 8th, about 15 days in total. 2020 is a Year of the Rat according to Chinese zodiac. How is the Chinese New Year...
