"Phare Ponleu Circus The Phare Ponleu Circus, inspiring and awe-inducing on many levels, delights kids from 2 to 92. Under the cover of a vintage, dusty big top tent, you're invited to witness thrilling acts that could easilybe part ofa Cirque du Soleil show.The circus evolved froma home for orphaned children, just after the Khmer Rouge fell. In addition to music and dance, the teachers began teaching performance art to the students, and over the decades, schoolprojectstransformed intoafull-blown circus that tours globally. Eachperformance combines whimsy, comedy, reflection, and even hints of dark political satire."