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On Saturday May 24, 2025, at 5:00 PM, Phare, The Cambodian Circus, performed its internationally acclaimed show White Gold to the NABA Theatre at NagaWorld 2 in Phnom Penh. This special performance, hosted in honor of NagaWorld\u2019s 30th Anniversary, highlights their commitment to uplifting Cambodian art and culture. Whether you\u2019re a circus enthusiast, a family looking for entertainment, or simply curious about Cambodia\u2019s vibrant heritage, White Gold promises a dazzling blend of storytelling, acrobatics, and visual creativity,<\/p>\n
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At its heart, White Gold is a celebration of rice\u2014the lifeblood of Cambodia, affectionately dubbed \u201cwhite gold\u201d for its cultural and economic significance. The story follows a young villager who, after a costly mistake, embarks on a journey far from home. Along the way, he discovers a world where rice transforms from a symbol of tradition into a commodity driven by profit and labor. Through breathtaking acrobatics, vivid visual arts, and emotive theater, the show explores themes of resilience, community, and the struggle to preserve heritage in a rapidly changing world.<\/p>\n
Non-verbal and universally accessible, White Gold captivates audiences of all ages and backgrounds. From gravity-defying flips to stunning artistic backdrops, every moment is designed to immerse viewers in Cambodia\u2019s rich cultural tapestry.<\/p>\n
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\u2705\u00a0Spectacular Acrobatics:<\/strong>\u00a0Witness jaw-dropping feats by Phare\u2019s talented performers. Are you ready for a show that will steal your heart? By attending our show, you directly support young Cambodian artists and the transformative work of Phare Ponleu Selpak non-profit school. Your ticket helps change lives!<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_divider _builder_version=”4.24.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][\/et_pb_divider][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_3,2_3″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/pharecircus.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Vichea-Tes-profile-photo.webp” alt=”Vichea Tes, Deputy Director of Sales and Marketing” title_text=”Vichea Tes profile photo” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” width=”90%” module_alignment=”center” border_radii=”on|50%|50%|50%|50%” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”2_3″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”]<\/p>\n VIchea Tes is the Deputy Director of Sales and Marketing for Phare Performing Social Enterprise<\/a>, the parent company of Phare, The Cambodian Circus. Vichea hails from Battambang, the home of Phare Ponleu Selpak<\/a> non-profit school. Prior to joining Phare, Vichea spent 8 years at EXO starting as Travel Consultant, then Events Consultant and ultimately Product Supervisor. He’s multi-lingual, speaking Khmer, English and French.\u00a0<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Phare Circus in Phnom Penh for one night only: 24 May 2025 at NagaWorld 2. Catch the poetic, cultural performance of “White Gold”. Book now!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":6,"featured_media":14183,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"on","_et_pb_old_content":"","_et_gb_content_width":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[63,54,40],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-24708","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-cambodia","category-blog","category-special"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/pharecircus.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/24708","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/pharecircus.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/pharecircus.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/pharecircus.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/6"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/pharecircus.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=24708"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/pharecircus.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/24708\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/pharecircus.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/14183"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/pharecircus.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=24708"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/pharecircus.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=24708"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/pharecircus.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=24708"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}
\u2705\u00a0Cultural Immersion:<\/strong>\u00a0Experience Cambodia\u2019s traditions through art, music, and movement.
\u2705\u00a0Family-Friendly Fun:<\/strong>\u00a0A perfect outing for kids and adults alike.
\u2705\u00a0Visual Splendor:<\/strong>\u00a0Vibrant costumes and dynamic visuals bring the story to life.<\/p>\nAbout the Author – Vichea Tes<\/h2>\n