Phare Ponleu Selpak
Theater Arts organization offering education and cultural programs
A circus and arts school in Battambang known for nightly performances, training programs and a social-arts model. Tourists attend shows, workshops and community performances.
Phare Ponleu Selpak is an arts school and cultural organisation based in Battambang province, Cambodia, that offers training in circus arts, theatre, music and visual arts. The organisation operates a training campus and presents public performances that showcase student and professional work.
Programmes combine vocational training with cultural and social development, and the troupe formed from the school has toured regionally and internationally. The organisation also runs outreach activities and workshops aimed at children and young people in the surrounding community.
Located in the city of Battambang, the school is a focal point for local cultural activity and attracts visitors who attend evening circus performances and exhibitions.
- Regular performances: Evening performances by the school's circus troupe are regularly scheduled and open to the public, combining acrobatics, theatre and music.
What to See #
- Training campus and performance venue: Training and rehearsal spaces in Battambang where students study circus arts, theatre, music and visual arts and where daily or nightly public performances are staged.
- Outreach and touring: Community outreach projects, vocational workshops and touring ensembles that support social development and generate performance work for the troupe.
How to Get to Phare Ponleu Selpak #
Phare Ponleu Selpak is in Battambang city, a short tuk‑tuk ride from the central market and the railway pagoda area. From Battambang bus station it’s typically a 5-15 minute ride depending on traffic; from Phnom Penh expect a 3-4 hour bus journey. Negotiate transport in advance for evening performances.
Tips for Visiting Phare Ponleu Selpak #
- Catch a performance in the evening-dance and theatre are the best way to see the school's work.
- Take a tuk‑tuk from Battambang's central market; negotiate a return time with the driver.
- Ask permission before photographing students in classrooms; performances and rehearsals are often shared but sacred.
Best Time to Visit Phare Ponleu Selpak #
Visit during the dry season for easier travel and evening performances; the school runs shows year-round when not on tour.
Weather & Climate near Phare Ponleu Selpak #
Phare Ponleu Selpak's climate is classified as Tropical Savanna - Tropical Savanna climate with very hot summers (peaking in April) and hot winters (coldest in December). Temperatures range from 19°C to 35°C. Abundant rainfall (1307 mm/year), wettest in September with a pronounced dry season.
January
January is warm with highs of 31°C and lows of 19°C. The driest month with just 4 mm.
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February
February is hot, feeling like 29°C. Light rainfall and mostly sunny skies.
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March
March is hot, feeling like 32°C. Moderate rainfall (50 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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April
April is the hottest month, feeling like 35°C. Regular rainfall (85 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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May
May is hot, feeling like 36°C due to high humidity. Significant rainfall (148 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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June
June is hot, feeling like 36°C with oppressive humidity. Significant rainfall (145 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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July
July is hot, feeling like 34°C with oppressive humidity. Significant rainfall (159 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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August
August is hot, feeling like 34°C with oppressive humidity. Significant rainfall (163 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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September
September is hot, feeling like 33°C with oppressive humidity. The wettest month with heavy rain (241 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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October
October is hot, feeling like 31°C with oppressive humidity. Heavy rain (210 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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November
November is warm with muggy conditions (dew point 22°C). Moderate rainfall (72 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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December
December is warm with highs of 30°C and lows of 20°C. Light rainfall.
