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Secondary School of Fine Arts (SSFA)​Living Arts Discovery Tour​

Step into one of Cambodia’s most important cultural institutions: the Secondary School of Fine Arts (SSFA). This is living arts education in action — not a museum.

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Step into the Secondary School of Fine Arts (SSFA) — where Cambodia’s traditional arts are taught, practiced, and preserved.

What You Will See

  • Observation Tour (1.5h): 8:00–9:30 or 9:30–11:00

  • Immersive Tour (2.5h): 8:30–11:00

  • Explore a real arts campus

  • See dance, music, theatre, and puppetry training

  • Learn about Cambodia’s arts education system

  • Morning only, advance booking required

Highlights

Inside Cambodia’s Home of Artists and Cultural Masters

  • Dance, music, theatre, and puppetry training

  • A real arts campus and student life

  • Learn about Cambodia’s arts education system

Two Ways to Experience

Important Notes

  • Morning only (8:00–11:00)

  • Advance booking required

  • Modest dress required (shoulders & knees covered)

Why the SSFA Matters?​

The SSFA is a vital institution for preserving Cambodia’s living arts. It trains the next generation of dancers, musicians, and theatre artists, ensuring traditional art forms continue to survive and grow.

What You Will Discover

  • How the school works

  • How students are trained

  • The daily life of young artist-students

  • The role of the SSFA in Cambodia’s cultural ecosystem

  • The challenges and hopes of today’s traditional artists

Your guide will explain:

  • Dance studios (classical dance & folk dance)

  • Music classrooms (traditional music & Western music)

  • Theatre and performance spaces (masked theater, spoken theater and Yike opera)

  • Workshops and practice spaces

  • Gallery (when available)

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Highlights and Stories from Our Last Journey Through Cambodia’s Living Heritage