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Art Festival in Siem Reap - In Pictures

Cambodia’s creatives gathered in Siem Reap over the weekend as Angkor International Festival of the Arts breathed life back into the town.
Phare Circus performs at the Opening Ceremony
Phare Circus performs at the Opening Ceremony

The streets of Siem Reap were brought to life this weekend as artists gathered to celebrate Angkor International Festival of the Arts for the first time in almost two years due to the pandemic.

The three-day event brought a string of activities to the town, including kite flying, food competitions, traditional music performances, performances of ancient Khmer martial art bokator, reading competitions, street arts, poetry, fiction, and art exhibitions.

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Lkhon Kohl by the Apsara Sangvar Pich Art Group at the Chau Say Tevoda Temple
Lkhon Kohl by the Apsara Sangvar Pich Art Group at the Chau Say Tevoda Temple

Sacred Dancers of Angkor at the Chau Say Tevoda Temple
Sacred Dancers of Angkor at the Chau Say Tevoda Temple

Khleng Ek at the Angkor Wat Causeway
Khleng Ek at the Angkor Wat Causeway

Live body painting by Phare at FCC by Avani
Live body painting by Phare at FCC by Avani

Live Street Painting by Cambodia Art Wall
Live Street Painting by Cambodia Art Wall