Meet the Stars: Hok Sithong Chinese Pole is an incredibly demanding and technical circus skill to master, but this young man has it down to a tee. What is your role in Eclipse? I do the Chinese pole and I also do some of the banquine. In the show I get to showcase...
Meeting with Cambodian Government Officials Last week, key members of Phare, The Cambodian Circus staff met with several government officials including: Mr. Bun Tharith, Deputy Governor of Siem Reap Province; Mr. Bun Narith, Director General of APSARA Authority for...
Education in Cambodia: The Impact of Kindergarten By Caroline Guillet, Phare Ponleu Selpak “Cambodia was devastated by the Khmer Rouge in the 1970s. The brutal regime closed schools and executed intellectuals. Foreign aid and investment have helped the economy...
Meet the Stars: Nov Cheanick Live painting plays an important narrative role in “Sokha’. Three canvases are used in each performance. The first is of a traditional Buddha statue which sets the scene of a peaceful, religious and thriving country. The second portrays...
Phare Workshops: Production Management 101 Phare staff and performers often take part in workshops to increase their skills and expand their professional and personal knowledge. Last week, we hosted a production management workshop for our technical crew and invited...
Yoga for Circus Performers If you’ve ever seen a Phare, The Cambodian Circus performer in action, you’ve probably noticed their incredible flexibility and strength, and the ease with which they perform seemingly impossible acrobatics tricks. Artists train for years...
