{"id":5545,"date":"2026-06-29T05:11:16","date_gmt":"2026-06-29T05:11:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cambodianlivingarts.org\/en\/?p=5545"},"modified":"2026-07-09T03:57:33","modified_gmt":"2026-07-09T03:57:33","slug":"chakto-program","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.cambodianlivingarts.org\/en\/archive\/chakto-program\/","title":{"rendered":"CHAKTO PROGRAM"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left\">CHAKTO I: CHOREOGRAPHY WRITING PROJECT<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\" \/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-1 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>This project is part of an ongoing Chakto project supported by Institut fran\u00e7ais du Cambodge to galvanize the cultural and creative industries in Cambodia. With a specific focus on writing, it aims at benefiting emerging Cambodian talents in four specific cultural sectors (cinema, books, dance and music), in partnership with Anti-Archive, Sipar, Cambodian Living Arts and Kongchak Pictures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This choreography writing project aims to strengthen Cambodia&#8217;s dance community by enhancing choreography writing skills across two different generations of choreographers\u2014senior and emerging\/junior.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cambodianlivingarts.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/03\/6185929319717211333-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5113\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cambodianlivingarts.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/03\/6185929319717211333-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.cambodianlivingarts.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/03\/6185929319717211333-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.cambodianlivingarts.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/03\/6185929319717211333-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.cambodianlivingarts.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/03\/6185929319717211333.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-2 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-query is-layout-flow wp-block-query-is-layout-flow\"><ul class=\"columns-2 wp-block-post-template is-layout-grid wp-container-core-post-template-is-layout-1 wp-block-post-template-is-layout-grid\"><li class=\"wp-block-post post-5551 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-chakto-i\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-post-featured-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1067\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cambodianlivingarts.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/06\/Chakto-web-02-scaled.jpg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" style=\"object-fit:cover;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cambodianlivingarts.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/06\/Chakto-web-02-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/www.cambodianlivingarts.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/06\/Chakto-web-02-300x125.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.cambodianlivingarts.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/06\/Chakto-web-02-1024x427.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.cambodianlivingarts.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/06\/Chakto-web-02-768x320.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.cambodianlivingarts.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/06\/Chakto-web-02-1536x640.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.cambodianlivingarts.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/06\/Chakto-web-02-2048x854.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-post-title\">Chakto Choreography Writing Workshop_Senior Choreographers<\/h2>\n\n<a style=\"padding-top:0;padding-right:0;padding-bottom:0;padding-left:0;\" class=\"wp-block-read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cambodianlivingarts.org\/en\/archive\/chakto-i\/chakto-choreography-writing-workshop-open-call_senior-choreographers\/\" target=\"_self\">Read more<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">: Chakto Choreography Writing Workshop_Senior Choreographers<\/span><\/a>\n<\/li><li class=\"wp-block-post post-5546 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-chakto-i\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-post-featured-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1067\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cambodianlivingarts.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/06\/Chakto-web-01-scaled.jpg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" style=\"object-fit:cover;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cambodianlivingarts.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/06\/Chakto-web-01-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/www.cambodianlivingarts.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/06\/Chakto-web-01-300x125.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.cambodianlivingarts.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/06\/Chakto-web-01-1024x427.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.cambodianlivingarts.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/06\/Chakto-web-01-768x320.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.cambodianlivingarts.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/06\/Chakto-web-01-1536x640.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.cambodianlivingarts.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/06\/Chakto-web-01-2048x854.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-post-title\">Chakto Choreography Writing Workshop_Emerging Choreographers<\/h2>\n\n<a style=\"padding-top:0;padding-right:0;padding-bottom:0;padding-left:0;\" class=\"wp-block-read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cambodianlivingarts.org\/en\/archive\/chakto-i\/chakto-choreography-writing-workshop_emerging-choreographers\/\" target=\"_self\">Read more<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">: Chakto Choreography Writing Workshop_Emerging Choreographers<\/span><\/a>\n<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:69px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">CHAKTO II: PROFESSIONAL ENCOUNTERS<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\" \/>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-3 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Following the success of the Chakto program in 2025, which was dedicated to supporting the cultural and creative industries in the fields of film, comics, dance, and music, the French Embassy in Cambodia and the Institut fran\u00e7ais du Cambodge sought to build on this momentum by dedicating a new edition to the performing arts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This initiative responds to a strong ambition: to support the development of the Cambodian performing arts, contribute to greater visibility for the Kingdom\u2019s contemporary creative works, and foster the emergence of new regional and international artistic collaborations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>From June 5 to 11, 2026, the Institut fran\u00e7ais exploring Phnom Penh\u2019s cultural ecosystem. All discussions and performances will be conducted in French, Khmer, and English, with a strong emphasis on intercultural exchange.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This edition is part of the PICC Les Voix de la sc\u00e8ne program, organized by the Institut fran\u00e7ais du Cambodge with the support of the Institut.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-4 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-100\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cambodianlivingarts.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/06\/Program-Booklet.pdf\">Read the programme booklet here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">SCHEDULE<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\" \/>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-5 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-white-color has-cla-soften-red-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-8c7e3e20dd59da88bf7d15cc86dc3dbe\">7 June, 2026<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-tertiary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-dfbb9c8661bef7ef34f283ab59b52bf2\"><strong>10:00 &#8211; 12:00 PM<\/strong><br>Contextual Session<br>Venue: Maloop<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>3:00 &#8211; 5:00 PM<\/strong><br>Theatre performances: <strong>Our Value<\/strong><br>by PROM Voleak<br>Venue:\u200b Factory Phnom Penh<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-white-color has-cla-soften-red-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-2c1e4784b22dbe8df5d01a8c6a9ba182\">8 June, 2026<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-tertiary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-e12dd68465b7961fea94a6b9ff2d96ea\"><strong>9:00 &#8211; 10:00 AM<\/strong><br>Tour to understand the arts scene in Cambodia<br>Venue: Royal University of Fine Arts (RUFA)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>11:00 &#8211; 12:00 PM<\/strong><br>Tour to understand the arts scene in Cambodia<br>Venue:\u200b Khmer Arts Action<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>2:00 &#8211; 3:30 PM<\/strong><br>Tour to understand the arts scene in Cambodia<br>Venue:\u200b The Last Stage Factory<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>4<strong>:00 &#8211; 5:30 PM<\/strong><br>Tour to understand the arts scene in Cambodia &#8211;<br>Norodom Buppha devi Dance School<br>Venue:\u200b Factory Phnom Penh<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-6 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-white-color has-cla-soften-red-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-cfea6973ad0e52c1289b50bfb6ca7bc2\">9 June, 2026<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-tertiary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-289f7b09e27fd5a775be478ec4bc4e06\"><strong>9:00 &#8211; 10:20 AM<\/strong><br>Panel 1: Programming and How Works Are Selected<br>Venue: The French Institute of Cambodia (Cinema)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>10:40 &#8211; 12:00 PM<\/strong><br>Panel 2: Producing and Supporting Performing Arts Works<br>Venue:\u200b The French Institute of Cambodia (Cinema)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>2:30 PM<\/strong><br>Theater: La peau hors de placard <br>by Jean Baptiste Phou<br>Venue:\u200b The French Institute of Cambodia (Cinema)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-white-color has-cla-soften-red-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-c650424bd3b7d77157fc2ddd675746b7\">10 June, 2026<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-tertiary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-27f26c8cc236031ee7518300aea432c6\"><strong>9:30 &#8211; 11:00 AM<\/strong><br>Contemporary Dance:<br>What a Fate<br>by Chumvan Sodhachivy aka Belle<br>Venue: The French Institute of Cambodia (Cinema)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>11:00 &#8211; 12:00 PM<\/strong><br>Contemporary Dance: <br>RO NANG \/ Barrier<br>by Vannak Vong<br>Venue: The French Institute of Cambodia (Cinema)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>2:00 &#8211; 3:15 PM<\/strong><br>Contemporary Dance: <br>Pak Din \/ Embroidery<br>by Chanborey Soy<br>Venue:\u200b The French Institute of Cambodia (Cinema)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>4:30 &#8211; 6:00 PM<\/strong><br>Theater: Burning Mouth Syndrome<br>by LEO Sok<br>Venue:\u200b Friends Futures Factory<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:31px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">ABOUT THE PANELS<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\" \/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-query is-layout-flow wp-block-query-is-layout-flow\"><ul class=\"columns-2 wp-block-post-template is-layout-grid wp-container-core-post-template-is-layout-2 wp-block-post-template-is-layout-grid\"><li class=\"wp-block-post post-5561 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-chakto-ii\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-post-featured-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1067\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cambodianlivingarts.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/06\/Chakto-web-03-scaled.jpg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" style=\"object-fit:cover;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cambodianlivingarts.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/06\/Chakto-web-03-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/www.cambodianlivingarts.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/06\/Chakto-web-03-300x125.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.cambodianlivingarts.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/06\/Chakto-web-03-1024x427.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.cambodianlivingarts.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/06\/Chakto-web-03-768x320.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.cambodianlivingarts.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/06\/Chakto-web-03-1536x640.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.cambodianlivingarts.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/06\/Chakto-web-03-2048x854.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-post-title\">Panel Discussions with Performing Arts Professionals<\/h2>\n\n<a style=\"padding-top:0;padding-right:0;padding-bottom:0;padding-left:0;\" class=\"wp-block-read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cambodianlivingarts.org\/en\/archive\/chakto-ii\/panel-discussions-with-performing-arts-professionals\/\" target=\"_self\">Read more<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">: Panel Discussions with Performing Arts Professionals<\/span><\/a>\n<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>CHAKTO I: CHOREOGRAPHY WRITING PROJECT This project is part of an ongoing Chakto project supported by Institut fran\u00e7ais du Cambodge to galvanize the cultural and creative industries in Cambodia. 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