Sovanna Phum (meaning Golden Era) is an independent and self-financed Khmer association working at the forefront of performing arts in Cambodia. First established in 1994, we offer real opportunities for Cambodian artists to make a living through their art by organising performances, as well as nurturing, preserving and promoting the treasures of Cambodian culture through various projects.
Sovanna Phum
Who we are
Reviving, preserving and promoting a
golden era of arts
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What we do
Cambodia has a long and rich tradition of
performing arts, which involves folk and
classical dance, mask theatre, music,
theatre, shadow puppetry and circus. After a
long time of war and depression that almost
decimated the arts in Cambodia, the
performing art scene is finally going
through a revival.
Today, Sovanna Phum has a dynamic network of
120 energetic professional artists, mainly
graduates from The Royal University of Fine
Arts in Phnom Penh. Since the renovation of
the open air stage in 2002, we offer a
theatre space that allows not only Cambodian
people to re-discover their culture but also
for foreigners to discover the rich
diversity of Cambodian performing arts. We
are also active in promoting intercultural
exchanges by collaborating with artists from
other countries.
Since 1997, we have been designing,
implementing and performing information and
awareness programs, prevention and
educational performances on specific
subjects such as health, education,
environment, human rights and democracy.
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What you can experience
• Experience a unique performance at our Theatre every Friday and
Saturday night at 7.30pm. Performances include shadow puppet theatre,
classical Apsara dancing, folklore and mask dance, theatre, traditional
music, circus as well as new creations.
• We sell small and large leather shadow puppets, musical instruments,
masks etc. in our puppet shop and gallery at the Theatre. Open from
Monday to Thursday 8am-6pm, and Friday and Saturday from 8am-9pm (closed
Sundays).
• Special performances can be arranged for parties, conferences,
birthdays or tour groups.
• In addition to the weekly performances, we offer a variety of dance,
drum, and circus workshops every week. Private lessons on the ancient
art of making leather shadow puppets are offered on request.
• Our musicians group, Krom Skor, regularly performs at the Theatre.
Their compilation of drum music explores new ideas in Cambodian music
while staying in touch with tradition.
• Contact us or your hotel, guesthouse or tour operator for more
information. Check the daily newspaper or our web site for more
performance information.
For further information on our activities and how to help us, please
contact us at:
Telephone: (023) 987 564
Email: sovannaphum@online.com.kh
www.sovannaphum.org
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