Sovanna Phum

who we are

Reviving, preserving and promoting a golden era of arts

Sovanna Phum (meaning Golden Era) is an independent and self-financed Khmer art association working at the forefront of performing arts in Cambodia. First established in 1994, Sovanna Phum offers real opportunities for Cambodian artists to make a living through their art by organising performances as well as nurturing, preserving and promoting the treasures of Cambodian culture through various projects. 

what we do

Cambodia has a long and rich tradition of performing arts involving folk and classical dance, mask theatre, music, theatre, shadow puppetry and circus. After a long period of war and depression that nearly decimated the arts, Cambodia’s art scene is going through a revival.

Today, Sovanna Phum has a dynamic network of 140 energetic professional artists, mainly graduates from The Royal University of Fine Arts in Phnom Penh. Since the renovation of the open air stage in 2002, Sovanna Phum offers a theatre space that allows not only Cambodian people to re-discover their culture, but also the opportunity for tourists to discover the rich diversity of Cambodian performing arts. Sovanna Phum is also active in promoting intercultural exchanges by collaborating with artists from other countries.

Since 1997, we have been designing and implementing information, awareness, and prevention programs and giving educational performances on specific subjects such as health, education, environment, human rights and democracy.