The Phare Cambodian Circus is a modern and unique circus that combines traditional Cambodian stories with high-energy music and a variety of performing arts, including acrobatics, juggling, and contortion. The circus has been consistently recognized for its excellence, earning the TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence and Travelers’ Choice awards every year since 2015.
The performers are students and graduates from Phare Ponleu Selpak, an artistic school in Battambang. The school was founded by a group of men who, after surviving the Khmer Rouge regime, used art therapy to help others in need. Today, the organization provides free education to over 1,700 students, offering them a path to a brighter future through various artistic and academic programs. The circus performances serve as a powerful way for these talented artists to share their stories and emotions with the world.