by Craig | Nov 20, 2018 | About Cambodia, Cambodia, Circus News, Phare News, Siem Reap like a local
By Sunita Mager Bon Om Tuk, or the Water Festival, is the largest and most celebrated festival in the country that takes place over three days in November, with the biggest celebrations being where the Tonle Sap and Mekong River meet – in front of the Royal...
by Craig | Sep 26, 2018 | About Cambodia, Phare News
How to Celebrate Pchum Ben By Mengteang Thong Cambodian people have a deep respect for their parents, grandparents, and ancestors. Each year in September there is a ceremony called Pchum Ben “បុណ្យភ្ជុំបិណ្យ”, which combines the Khmer words “Pchum”, which...
by Craig | Jun 13, 2018 | About Cambodia, Circus News, Guest Blog, News from abroad, Phare News, Special Shows
“SEE YOU YESTERDAY” MEETS THE FUTURE Cambodian cast leads workshops for 800 student teachers (Guest post from Global Arts Corps) “See You Yesterday” cast members from Phare Ponleu Selpak and Phare, The Cambodian Circus lead a workshop with...
by Craig | May 7, 2018 | About Cambodia, Cambodia, Responsible Tourism, Siem Reap like a local
Do you ever find yourself longing for rain? Living in a rural village outside of Siem Reap and being an avid bicyclist, I’m very aware of road conditions. Writing this in the middle of dry season (November – April), I’m reminded how dusty things are...
by Craig | Mar 27, 2018 | About Cambodia, Cambodia, Guest Blog, Responsible Tourism, Siem Reap like a local
What is “Impact Travel” and why is it important? Sustainable tourism is an industry committed to making a low impact on the environment and local culture, while helping to generate future employment for local people. Responsible tourism minimizes...
by Craig | Jan 8, 2018 | About Cambodia, Cambodia, Circus News, Phare News
By Sunita Mager – Culture and art in Cambodia are a hot topic. There hasn’t been as much artistic expression in traditional and contemporary performances, street art, modern art and music as there is right now. There are art galleries on every corner in...
