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Phare Circus Big Top is Getting a Revamp! (Hold the Rain, Please!)<\/h2>\n

Step right up, folks! The Phare Circus big top is about to steal the show with a dazzling makeover that’s more fabulous than a unicorn on roller skates! At the grand age of 18, our beloved red big top in Siem Reap is getting a fresh new look in June 2024, and boy, oh boy, are we excited!<\/p>\n

Hold onto your cotton candy, because from June 12 to 15, 2024,<\/strong> our performers will be taking a short break to let the makeover magic happen. Think of it as a costume change for the grand dame of Siem Reap’s entertainment scene.<\/p>\n

Blast From The Past<\/h2>\n

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Now, let’s rewind to the good ol’ days when Phare Circus first waltzed into Siem Reap in February 2013. Back then, we were rocking outdoor performances with audiences perched on plastic chairs. But let’s face it, watching circus acts in a tropical downpour? Not exactly our idea of a good time.<\/p>\n

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So, we embarked on a global quest for the ultimate big top. Lo and behold! The Op\u00e9ra-Th\u00e9\u00e2tre \/ company in Lyon, France had one up for grabs after closing shop in 2012. Thanks to a sprinkle of generosity, we snagged that big top, shipped it all the way from France, gave it some TLC, and voila! In June 2013, it made its grand entrance in Siem Reap.<\/p>\n

Some interesting facts about the big top:<\/p>\n