by Phare Circus | Apr 1, 2022 | Holidays
What is Khmer New Year? By Mengteang Thong Cambodian people have many holidays during the year. The most important is Khmer New Year (Khmer: បុណ្យចូលឆ្នាំថ្មី, pronounced: Choul Chnam Thmey). It is celebrated over three days starting from the 13th or 14th of April,...
by Phare Circus | Jun 15, 2022 | Siem Reap Things to Do, Cambodia, Sustainable Tourism
Siem Reap Activities: 4 Reasons to Stay Longer in Siem Reap First in a series about the many Siem Reap activities available: reasons to stay longer in Siem Reap beyond Angkor Wat. We will regularly share other cool things to do and see in Siem Reap and elsewhere in...
by Phare Circus | May 12, 2022 | Holidays
By Sunita Mager – If you’re in and around Cambodia on May 15th this year, visiting a nearby pagoda will give you insights to a very special holiday: Visak Bochea Day – or Buddha Day, commemorates the birth, enlightenment and nirvana of Siddharta Gautama...
by Phare Circus | Jan 21, 2020 | Holidays
Chinese New Year Celebrated Around the World The Chinese New Year of 2020 falls on January 25th (Saturday), and the festival will last to February 8th, about 15 days in total. 2020 is a Year of the Rat according to Chinese zodiac. How is the Chinese New Year...
by Phare Circus | Dec 20, 2019 | Holidays, Special Shows
New Year’s Eve is one of everyone’s favorite holidays. People look forward to sharing the moment with friends, family and even strangers. We look back on the past year; all the good times and bad. Maybe we’re feeling nostalgic about it, or happy to...