Cambodian Living Arts Festival

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Arts & CulturePhnom Penh
DatesDates TBACheck locally before booking
DurationAnnualEstimate from available data
Crowd-Public scale varies
Best forPerformance, exhibitionsCLA's mission centers on reviving Cambodian
LanguageLocal language; English access variesCurrency: KHR
CategoryArts & CultureFestival type
The story

Cambodian Living Arts Festival in Phnom Penh

Cambodian Living Arts does not run a single fixed annual festival under one name; instead the Phnom Penh-based arts organization, founded by genocide survivor Arn Chorn-Pond, produces a rotating Cultural Season of performances and workshops that has carried different festival names over the years, including Arts4Peace and Acts of Memory, alongside its ongoing nightly Earth and Sky dance show at the National Museum showcasing traditional and revived Khmer performing arts.

Cambodian Living Arts, founded by genocide survivor and musician Arn Chorn-Pond, does not stage one fixed annual event under a single unchanging festival name so much as a recurring cycle of branded cultural programming that has taken different shapes across two decades of work.
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What is special

The part that makes it specific.

01

The place changes

CLA's mission centers on reviving Cambodian performing arts nearly destroyed under the Khmer Rouge, when most of the country's traditional musicians and dancers were killed

02

The mystery stays covered

founder Arn Chorn-Pond sought out surviving master artists to pass skills to a new generation

03

The city starts moving

Its Cultural Season, running since 2018, mixes performance, workshops, and public talks across Phnom Penh and the provinces, while periodic anniversary editions have carried distinct branding, such as the ten-day Arts4Peace Festival marking twenty years of the organization, and Acts of Memory, staged in 2025 for the fiftieth anniversary of Phnom Penh's fall

04

The water draws everyone in

Its nightly Earth and Sky show at the National Museum offers a steadier, ticketed alternative between larger festival editions

Traditions & symbols

The language of the festival.

What moves first

Living ritual

Programming draws on classical Khmer forms including apsara dance

Water and renewal

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and traditional music performed on instruments nearly lost after the Khmer Rouge era

The sacred route

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alongside newer works created by CLA-trained artists

The local code

Living ritual

Anniversary editions have incorporated community memorial elements

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workshops pairing master artists with students

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and cross-border collaborations with international performers

Before you go

Essential information

When to go

Dates TBA

Getting around

Cambodian Living Arts Festival is easier when the venue, route and way back from Phnom Penh are chosen before the day starts.

What to wear

Smart-casual attire suits evening performances at the National Museum or theater venues; there is no strict dress code, though modest clothing is appreciated given the museum setting...

Safety

Keep valuables light, follow local instructions, and watch how residents use the space before joining in.

Where to stay

For peak dates, book flexible lodging near reliable routes into and out of Phnom Penh.

Tickets/cost

Check official or local sources for ticketed areas, paid stands, and same-year access rules.

Language/currency

KHR

Family friendly

unknown

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Phnom Penh, Phnom Penh, Cambodia

Nearest airportPNH — Phnom Penh
TransportCambodian Living Arts Festival is easier when the venue, route and way back from Phnom Penh are chosen before the day starts.
Stay areaFor peak dates, book flexible lodging near reliable routes into and out of Phnom Penh.

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FAQ

Quick answers.

When is Cambodian Living Arts Festival?

Cambodian Living Arts Festival is listed for Dates to be announced. Always re-check the official or local source close to travel.

Where does Cambodian Living Arts Festival take place?

The festival is listed in Phnom Penh, Cambodia. The map coordinate is a planning reference, not a guarantee of a ticket gate or exact venue.

How long should I plan for?

Annual is the listed festival span. Add time for arrival, local transport, queues, and any route changes during the event.

Is a source linked?

Official source linked. Eventisimus separates source confidence from travel suggestions, so check final details before booking.

Where exactly is it?

Phnom Penh, Phnom Penh, Cambodia

Is it family friendly?

unknown

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About this guide

This guide is independently written by Eventisimus using publicly available information, official event and organiser sources where available, local tourism references, and additional editorial research. Eventisimus is not the official organiser of this festival and is not affiliated with it unless explicitly stated.

Festival dates, schedules, ticket conditions, access rules, and local arrangements can change. We aim to present useful and accurate information, but travelers should confirm important details with the official event source before booking transport, accommodation, or tickets.

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