TRADITIONAL KHMER HOUSE WITH THE YI FAMILY
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Today you will head to a traditional Khmer house known as Khoa Song. The house belongs to the Yi family and has been passed down through three generations. After the Khmer Rouge regime, the Yi family was left with only the elder sister and younger brother. After the Cambodian genocide, both made their way back to their home. The house consists of two buildings, one built in 1890 and the other built in 1907. The house is made of the best quality teak wood and the walls are constructed of
FAIR-TRADE SHOPPING IN PHNOM PENH
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We’ll grab a tuk-tuk and start your fair-trade shopping in central Phnom Penh. Begin at Watthan Artisans Cambodia, a local social enterprise established in 2004 to showcase the talents of Cambodian disabled artists (weavers, woodcarvers, tailors, and more). The brand is also regarded as a lead player in the recent rebirth of Khmer fine craftsmanship. Browse top-quality fashion and home accessories made from locally woven silk, cotton, up-cycled materials, and re-claimed hardwoods. Next, continue to the Friends ’n’ Stuff shop run by the Friends International NGO. This large social
Half-Day Champey Acedemy of Arts Workshop
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Discover the depth of Cambodia’s cultural heritage and gain a unique, interactive perspective on its artistic legacy at the Champey Academy of Arts (CAA) in Phnom Penh. This vibrant center invites you to engage with the nation’s artistic traditions through hands-on workshops in traditional Khmer dance, painting, and music.
PHARE CIRCUS AND ROOFTOP COCKTAILS
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Head to a traditional circus tent in Siem Reap where you will enjoy a spectacular performance show which is anything but traditional. Varying throughout the year, watch a show of theatre, music, dance and modern circus, telling historical, folk and modern Cambodian stories. The performers come from very humble backgrounds and have been trained and graduated through the Phare scheme, providing a living wage and stability. After you have enjoyed this thrilling performance, head to Sokha River Lounge, where you will enjoy a delicious cocktail in this stylish rooftop
ORGANIC WORKSHOP AT PATOM ORGANIC FARM
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Visit the Patom Organic Farm, a organic farm and workshop centre, which focusses its business around the use of raw materials to provide farm to table products, natural beauty items and creative organic workshops. Patom is owned by Suan Sampran Man and has been in the family since the time of his grandparents. His grandfather founded the place due to his love of the tree scenery here, and soon after, his grandmother turned the area in to a beautiful rose garden which attracted many visitors from Bangkok. Based
FARMING EXPERIENCE AND COOKING CLASS AT PATOM ORGANIC FARM
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Visit the Patom Organic Farm, a organic farm and workshop centre, which focusses its business around the use of raw materials to provide farm to table products, natural beauty items and creative organic workshops. Patom is owned by Suan Sampran Man and has been in the family since the time of his grandparents. His grandfather founded the place due to his love of the tree scenery here, and soon after, his grandmother turned the area in to a beautiful rose garden which attracted many visitors from Bangkok. Based