What Is Circus? Phare Defies Expectations

What Is Circus? Phare Defies Expectations

What Is Circus, Anyway? Phare Circus welcomes guests from all over the world, each with their own idea of what circus is and expectations of things in a circus. They may have seen Cirque du Soleil or Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus, and they’re...
The Show Must Go On

The Show Must Go On

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...
Lions and Tigers and Bears, No Way!

Lions and Tigers and Bears, No Way!

By Sunita Mager – Though the traditional Cambodian circus art carved on ancient temples within the country point to the usage of animals during their shows, modern circus arts in Cambodia has taken a huge step away from involving any animals in their circus...