Captivating Cambodia Comes to Taiwan: Phare Circus Dazzles Tainan and Pingtung
The magic of Phare Circus, Cambodia’s acclaimed social enterprise troupe, lands in Taiwan this March! Get ready to be enthralled by breathtaking acrobatics, heartwarming stories, and vibrant cultural expressions as Phare embarks on a captivating tour across Tainan and Pingtung.
Tainan: Embrace Acceptance with “The Beauty of Human Being” (March 2nd-3rd)
Join the vibrant festivities of the Taiwan Lantern Festival in Tainan, the renowned food capital and 2024 host city. Witness Phare’s mesmerizing show, “The Beauty of Human Being,” specially crafted for the occasion. This inspiring performance celebrates the power of community and acceptance, reminding us that understanding grows stronger with time. Don’t miss Phare’s dazzling presence in the festival parade for two days – mark your calendars!
Learn more about the festival: https://2024taiwanlanternfestival.org/Show
Pingtung: Witness a Breathtaking “Eclipse” (March 9th)
Experience the only full-fledged performance of “Eclipse” in Pingtung, where Phare will captivate audiences during the Performing Art Festival. Inspired by traditional Cambodian folktales, this show dives into a captivating journey of rejection, revenge, and ultimately, forgiveness. Immerse yourself in the stunning blend of theater, traditional dance, and modern circus arts, all set to captivating original music.
Discover more about the festival: https://www.facebook.com/PingtungPAC/posts/pfbid0h4BxFGGwtygVbcZPqqAfzLTDSv5RvSHVbLvpefLTpm7Fwzic9hxx42v8g2abEvcYl
Secure your tickets now! https://www.opentix.life/event/1739565221456121857
Don’t miss this unique opportunity to witness the extraordinary talent and powerful storytelling of Phare Circus as they travel to Taiwan. Immerse yourself in the beauty of Cambodian culture and celebrate the human spirit in Tainan and Pingtung this March!
法爾在臺灣
事事龍有春，法爾龍虎哩！
法爾劇團將在台灣燈會在臺南登場啦！台南，一個美食之都，也在今年受到CNN評價為必訪的城市，一起與台南歡慶400年。
龍躍臺南，祥龍在光芒照耀下躍出臺南，打響盛大節慶的開場；法爾劇團也在3月2-3日晚間帶來《人性之美》的演出，來自柬埔寨傳統民間故事，闡述如何接納彼此的不同，儘管初期的磨合漫長且難熬，隨著時間流逝，彼此接納與理解才能促進共榮。
演出下午的踩街遊行也能看到法爾的身影喔，快記下日期與我們一同歡樂！
更多燈會資訊詳見：https://2024taiwanlanternfestival.org/Show
一周後，就在屏東的南國表藝節，也能看到我們於3月9日帶來完整的作品演出《Ecllipse月蝕》，呈現柬埔寨村莊的生活樣貌，感受到佛教對當地的影響，不論是日常生活亦或是行為舉止等價值觀念，結合劇場、舞蹈、馬戲及神話故事呈現的作品。
臉書活動介紹：https://www.facebook.com/PingtungPAC/posts/pfbid0h4BxFGGwtygVbcZPqqAfzLTDSv5RvSHVbLvpefLTpm7Fwzic9hxx42v8g2abEvcYl
售票傳送門：https://www.opentix.life/event/1739565221456121857
About Phare Circus
Phare Circus is more than a conventional acrobatic circus. The artists create and perform stories based on their own life experiences. Drawing from recent history, folklore and modern society, the artists blend drama, dance, live music and circus arts to share a part of their lives with audiences. The performers come from unimaginably difficult social and economic background. They discover and develop their skills at Phare Ponleu Selpak non-profit school. They are able to earn a good living and transform their lives at Phare Circus, breaking the cycle of poverty.
關於法爾劇團
獨樹一格的演出團隊，結合為之一亮的現代劇場元素，法爾劇團展現在眼前的不僅僅是馬戲，自2015年開始，年年榮獲TripAdvisor貓途鷹全球旅遊評價公司肯定，更獲CNN Travel讚譽為東南亞的太陽馬戲團。
表演者皆畢業於法爾藝術學院(Phare Ponleu Selpak)，其精神是藉由藝術帶來希望，即柬文名稱的含意「藝術之光」。協助難民兒童、低社經狀況的孩童等，達到每年平均提供1000位學童學習，透過教育、藝術技能提供一技之長，成為柬埔寨藝文人才培育的搖籃；同時法爾藝術學院與法爾劇團更在2021年成為金氏世界紀錄—全世界最長馬戲演出的締造者。
About FOCA
Formosa Circus Art (FOCA) is aim to promote the circus in Asia and to develop the various facets of contemporary circus arts, mixing them with other styles of performance including traditional forms, acrobatics, street culture and theatre arts.
https://foca.tw/en/
關於FOCA福爾摩沙馬戲團
福爾摩沙馬戲團以臺灣美麗寶島的驕傲所命名，結合傳統文化、在地文化、街頭文化及劇場藝術，以創造屬於臺灣多樣化的當代馬戲藝術為宗旨，媒合各類表演型態，發展獨具一格的肢體語彙。
About the Author - Kim Hsu
Captivated by her 2015 experience in Cambodia, Kim Chien-Wen HSU, now serves as the Development Manager for Phare Performing Social Enterprise. As a passionate member of the Phare family, she ignites connections with the Mandarin -speaking market to share the artistry of Phare performers. Kim collaborates on exchange projects with Phare Ponleu Selapk, an NGO school nurturing young artists, fostering cultural exchange and mutual learning for both communities.
