Arts & Crafts Tour + Phare Circus
Experience the creativity and spirit of Cambodia through a unique combination of art and performance. Start your journey by visiting local workshops where artisans demonstrate traditional crafts like silk weaving, stone carving, and lacquerware. Learn about their techniques and the cultural significance behind each piece. In the evening, be captivated by the Phare Circus—a high-energy show blending acrobatics, dance, music, and storytelling that reflects modern Cambodian life and history. This tour offers an unforgettable insight into the country’s artistic soul.
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Dive into Cambodia’s rich artistic heritage with a day of creativity and culture. Begin with a guided tour of local arts and crafts workshops, where you’ll meet skilled artisans and see traditional techniques in silk weaving, wood carving, and more. Then, end your day with the vibrant and inspiring Phare Circus show—an energetic blend of theater, music, dance, and acrobatics that tells powerful Cambodian stories. A perfect mix of cultural immersion and entertainment!
Half-Day Afternoon Tour in Siem Reap (Local Handicrafts & Circus)
01:00 PM – Hotel Pickup
- Your guide and driver pick you up at your hotel.
- Short briefing on the local art scene and the day’s program.
01:30 PM – Visit Artisans D’ Angkor
- Explore the workshop and showroom where young Cambodian artisans produce:
- Silk painting
- Wood and stone carvings
- Lacquerware and silver plating
- Learn about the social mission to preserve traditional crafts and support rural youth.
- Duration: ~1 hour
02:45 PM – Visit Angkor Handicraft Association (AHA)
- A fair-trade craft center supporting local artisan groups.
- See live demonstrations of:
- Pottery
- Palm weaving
- Musical instrument making
- Optional shopping directly from artisans.
- Duration: ~45 minutes
03:45 PM – Visit Made in Cambodia Market
- Located near King’s Road Angkor.
- Browse 100% Cambodian-made goods:
- Art, clothing, handmade accessories, recycled crafts
- Enjoy the lively, colorful atmosphere with live music (on some days).
- Duration: ~45 minutes
04:30 PM – Refreshment Break (Optional)
- Enjoy a cold drink or coffee nearby.
- Short rest before the show.
06:30 PM – Arrive at Phare Circus
- Enter the Phare grounds early to:
- Browse the souvenir shop
- View local art displays
- Enjoy live music or pre-show entertainment
07:30 PM – Phare Circus Show
- Watch a one-hour performance combining:
- Acrobatics
- Theater
- Music and storytelling based on Cambodian history and society
- Show ends at 8:30 PM
08:45 PM – Return to Hotel
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