Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
(Fruitful; 023-986032;
www.cambodianlivingarts.org
;
National Museum, St 178; adult/child US$15/6;
7pm Mon-Sat Oct-Mar, Fri & Sat May-Sep, closed Apr)
Plae Pakaa is a series of must-erform-
ances put on by Cambodian Living Arts (
Click here
)
. There are three rotating shows, each
lasting about an hour.
Children of Bassac
showcases traditional dance styles.
Passage of
Life
depicts the celebrations and rituals that Khmers go through in their lifetimes - wed-
dings, funerals etc.
Mak Therng
is a traditional
yike
opera.
Apsara Arts Association
( 012979335;
www.apsara-art.org
;
71 St 598; tickets US$6-7)
Alternate performances of
classical dance and folk dance are held most Saturdays at 7pm (call to confirm). Visitors
are also welcome from 7.30am to 10.30am and from 2pm to 5pm Monday to Saturday to
watch the students in training (suggested donation: US$3). However, it is important to re-
member that this is a training school - noise and flash photography should be kept to a
minimum. It's in Tuol Kork district, in the far north of the city.
DANCE
Sovanna Phum
Arts Association
SHADOW PUPPETS
( 023-987564;
www.shadow-puppets.org
; 166 St 99, btwn Sts 484 & 498; adult/child US$5/3)
Regular traditional shadow-puppet performances and occasional classical dance and tradi-
tional drum shows are held here at 7.30pm every Friday and Saturday night. Audience
members are invited to try their hand at the shadow puppets after the 50-minute perform-
ance. Classes are available here in the art of shadow puppetry, puppet making, classical
and folk dance, and traditional Khmer musical instruments.
Chatomuk Theatre
(Sisowath Quay)
Check the flyer out front for information on performances at the Chatomuk
Theatre, located just north of the Hotel Cambodiana. Officially, it has been turned into a
government conference centre, but it regularly plays host to cultural performances.
THEATRE
Shopping
There is some great shopping to be had in Phnom Penh, but don't forget to bargain in the
markets or you'll have your 'head shaved' - local-speak for being ripped off.
