By Emily Martin Boat for School Children Cambodia has two seasons – one wet and one dry. Both have their benefits but also bring along their own issues. Life is dramatically affected in the country depending on what season it is. In the wet season roads turn into...
Thank You Mister Babache By Emily Martin New Circus Equipment for Phare Ponleu Selpak students… Circus equipment, as you can imagine, is an incredibly niche product. For safe and optimal gear you must buy from reputable and specialised companies – something we don’t...
By Emily Martin Makara Ly Makara Ly is a student at Phare Ponleu Selpak, the NGO school which trains the artists who perform in Siem Reap. He is a music student and part of the 5th generation, creating a brand new show. How did you first come to study at Phare Ponleu...
By Emily Martin Pov Ratha (Pitu) – Musician Chills Pitu is a musician for Phare Circus, playing mostly for the show ‘Chills’. He’s talented and enthusiastic – in fact I think he secretly want’s to perform centre stage! “I like to be the funny guy – be a bit...
By Emily Martin Cambodian Landmine Survivors troupe and Phare For the last few months the team from Phare have been working with a group of performing artists, all living with disabilities, to develop their skills and polish their performances. The Cambodian Landmine...
By Emily Martin Meet the Crew – Kimhong KHIN Kimhong, at 23, is the newly appointed Phare Boutique Supervisor. She’s only been working for Phare 6 months and already she has moved from Ticket Clerk to her current position! This super-woman is working full-time and...
