Social Cultural Center for Visual Art and Circus Performance in Battambang, Cambodia

Battambang (Khmer: ក្រុងបាត់ដំបង) is the capital city of Battambang province in northwestern Cambodia.

Battambang is the second-largest city in Cambodia with a population of over 250,000. Founded in the 11th century by the Khmer Empire, Battambang is well known for being the leading rice-producing province of the country. For over 500 years, it was the main commercial hub of Siam's Eastern Provinces, though it was always populated by Khmer with a mix of ethnic Vietnamese, Lao, Thai and Chinese. Still today Battambang is the main hub of the Northwest connecting the entire region with Phnom Penh and Thailand, and as such it’s a vital link to Cambodia.

The city is situated by the Sangker River, a tranquil, small body of water that winds its way through Battambang Province providing its nice picturesque setting. As with much of Cambodia, the French Colonial architecture is an attractive bonus of the city. It is home to some of the best-preserved, French colonial architecture in the country.

With a $36,000 financial grant from Novo Nordisk and financial support from the World Diabetes Foundation, one of two diabetes clinics was built in the town- the other was built in Kampong Thom.

Are you interested in Visual art and Circus Performance? If you are interested in these do not miss your opportunity to visit Phare Ponle Selpark, meaning “The Brightness of Art” in Battambang. There, you can find something special related to visual Art and performance. Phare Ponle Selpak is a social cultural center which is best known for its circus school, providing alternative program, keeping them safe. This school trains children and teenagers that come from difficult social background, which began in 1986 as a way to help young refugees overcome the trauma of war. This center offers a wide range of socio-cultural activities. Visitors can watch classes and lessons provided by the three artistic vocational training schools: performing arts like circus and theatre, visual art such as drawing painting, computer design an illustration and cartoon animation and modern and traditional music.

The traveler can also participate in a drawing workshop in the rice fields around Battambang. Now PPS troupes perform annually throughout Asia, Europe, Africa and Australia and gather troupes from all over the world for the annual International Circus Festival, “Tini Tinou”, help in Battambang and Phnom Penh. The center provides weekly regular performance show on every Thursday of the week with ticket fee of 8 USD for adult foreigner and 4 USD for the youngsters. Interesting in exploring Cambodia’s visual art, you can join and enlighten Cambodia Visual Art and Performance at Phare Ponle Selpak (PPS). A meal can be enjoyed at the onsite restaurant, with everything being prepared and served by members of the community. If staying for more than one day, tourists can enjoy being hosted by a Cambodian family for the night.

Cambodia tours=> http://www.tourismindochina.com/cambodia/tours/
Vietnam tours=> http://www.tourismindochina.com/vietnam/tours/
Laos tours=> http://www.tourismindochina.com/laos/tours/
More about Cambodia Rice Exporter, please visit: http://www.cambodiaorganic.com/