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    Last verified: 2026-03-18by Tour Advisory Team · Cambodia Tour Specialists
    Phare Circus — Backstage Experience — Battambang, Cambodia | Tours & Experiences
    Go behind the scenes at Cambodia's world-famous Phare Circus — meet performers, see training, and understand the social enterprise mission.
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    Phare Circus — Backstage Experience

    🏛️ Cultural Battambang 4.8/5(480 reviews)

    Phare, The Cambodian Circus originated in Battambang where war-affected youth used art as therapy, eventually building one of Southeast Asia's most acclaimed performing arts organizations. The backstage experience at the Battambang campus — where it all began — includes a tour of the training facilities, a chance to watch young performers rehearse, conversations with artists about their journeys, and a mini-workshop in circus skills. You'll understand how Phare transformed trauma into triumph and continues to change lives through arts education. The Siem Reap show is world-famous, but Battambang is where the heart of Phare beats.

    ✨ Highlights

    • See where Phare began
    • Watch performers train
    • Meet artists and hear their stories
    • Try basic circus skills
    • Understand the social impact

    🎫 Tours & Activities Offered

    Backstage Tour
    Backstage + Mini Workshop
    Private Group Experience

    📦 What's Included

    Guided tourMeet performersSkills workshopRefreshments

    👥 Best For

    Arts loversSocial enterprise supportersFamiliesCulture enthusiasts

    💡 Booking Tip

    Visit on a training day (check schedule). If possible, also see the Phare show in Siem Reap — they're different experiences.

    Social Impact

    Trained 1,000+ disadvantaged youth in performing and visual arts since 1994.

    Quick Facts

    Price$35–$55/person
    Price Level💵 Mid-Range
    Duration2–3 hours
    Group SizeMax 15
    LanguagesEnglish, Khmer
    Meeting PointPhare Ponleu Selpak Campus, Battambang
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