CLA has been running a regular Cultural Season since 2018, with a series of performances, workshops, exhibitions, and talks presented over 2-3 months in Phnom Penh and provinces. The season will be held in Phnom Penh in February and March. Some works will be invited to go on a province tour during the rest of…

In an ever-changing society, how do we define who we are? How do we respond to historical, cultural, and geographical influences? Are our understandings of what it means to be Cambodian inclusive, and do they reflect the diversity that makes up the country? We are excited to present Cambodian Living Arts’ first Cultural Season; a…

Each year, CLA presents ‘the Cultural Season’. Over three months, artists can share newly created work with audiences. There are also talks and workshops, where audiences can exchange ideas and take part in creative activities. This year’s theme is Action Today, Consequences Tomorrow. Every action, big or small, makes an impact. Maybe you decide to…

The course explores the power of arts and culture as a transformative force. How can safeguarding heritage, curating history, stimulating contemporary expressions, and promoting sustainability and cultural diversity heal a population and rebuild a post-conflict country whilst being a vital actor in sustainable development? What methods are viable, what tools proved useful, what approaches failed?…

THE STORY Bangsokol: A Requiem for Cambodia is a multi-disciplinary stage production combining music, film, movement and voice. HIM Sophy’s composition embraces musical traditions from both Cambodia and the West, while Rithy PANH’s poetic visuals tell the story of Cambodia’s tragedy. Bangsokol hopes to serve as an inspiration for post-conflict societies around the world –…