Production I < ALL PRODUCTIONS
WHITE GOLD
In the Khmer language, “nourishment” cannot be expressed without the word “rice”. Cambodians are born, live, work and die in the rice fields. Rice is eaten morning, noon and night. Rice represents the richness of Cambodia but also how Cambodia is exploited by the outside world.
“White Gold” begins with a celebration of people’s respect for rice. After damaging his father’s mandala by accident, our leading character finds himself thrown from his village, into a world where rice becomes commerce and hard labor.
As the community’s values shift towards monetary interest, they find themselves plunged into competition, jealousy, greed, self-interest.
“White Gold” follows an individual and his community as they balance the demands of the modern world, community and Buddhist teachings of moderation.
You can not find this show on the calendar?
Please contact us directly to find out, [email protected]
RELATED NEWS
Visit Cambodia during Low Season
The best time to visit Cambodia may actually be the rainy season. Read more about why you should visit Cambodia during low season.
Phare to Perform in Darwin, Australia
Phare Circus will perform at the Darwin Festival, Darwin Australia! Performance dates are 9 – 11 Aug, 2019. Festival dates 8 – 25 Aug. Read more here!
Phare to Perform in Singapore
Phare to perform at the Flipside Festival, Esplanade Theaters on the Bay, Singapore. May 24 – 26, 2019. Click here for more festival information.
NOTE: Phare, The Cambodian Circus’ shows are inspired by the real-life experiences of its creators and performers and deal with themes such as war, discrimination, relationships, poverty and ghosts. Some performances contain smoke, loud noises & music and strobe lights. Please consult with a member of the ticketing staff if you have any concerns or you have very young children.
YOUR EVENING WITH PHARE
Phare, The Cambodian Circus is one of Cambodia’s most innovative social enterprise models. Profits generated through ticket, refreshment, merchandise and private performance sales support the free education, professional arts training and social support programs of Phare Ponleu Selpak in Battambang.