Cambodia - Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos and Northern Thailand - page 438

Phare
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CIRCUS

(The Cambodian Circus; 015 499480; www.pharecambodiancircus.org ; behind Angkor National Mu-
seum; adult/child US$15/8, premium seats US$35/18; 7.30pm daily) The revered Battambang cir-
cus troupe opened a big top in Siem Reap in 2013 and the results have been spectacular.
Besides stunningly daring and original acts, Phare's shows carry a subtle yet striking so-
cial message. Not to be missed.

La Noria Restaurant
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PERFORMING ARTS

( 063-964242; show US$6, mains US$4-8) For something a bit different, try the
Wednesday-evening shadow-puppet show with classical dance at La Noria. Part of the fee
is donated to a charity supporting local children.

Temple Club
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(Pub St) Free traditional dance show upstairs from 7.30pm, providing punters order some
food and drink from the very reasonably priced menu.

DANCE

Shopping
Siem Reap has an excellent selection of Cambodian-made handicrafts. Psar Chaa MAP
GOOGLE MAP (Old Market) is well stocked. There are bargains to be had if you haggle pa-
tiently and humorously. Angkor Night Market MAP GOOGLE MAP ( www.angkornightmarket.com ;
4pm-midnight) is packed with silks, handicrafts and souvenirs. Up-and-coming Alley West
is also a great strip to browse socially responsible fashion boutiques.
Several shops support Cambodia's dis-abled and disenfranchised, including exquisite
Artisans d'Angkor ( Click here ) .

Monument Books
(Pokambor Ave; 9am-9pm) Well-stocked new bookstore near Psar Chaa, with an additional
branch at the airport.

BOOKSTORE

Rajana

ARTS & CRAFTS