Siem Reap, Cambodia Giant Puppet Parade

Every year giant puppets take over the streets of Siem Reap, Cambodia. Huge glowing figures up to 100 feet long, prowl the streets proudly held aloft by the local children that helped create them. The Giant Puppet Project is a community arts project, which provides an outlet for disadvantaged children to express themselves and raise their confidence through art.

Siem Reap, Cambodia Giant Puppet Parade

The largest project of its kind in Cambodia, The Giant Puppet Project involves three weeks of workshops where children from local schools, vocational facilities, ‘street kid’ organizations and child landmine survivors participate in educational workshops where they learn history and then craft ancient style Chinese dragon puppets with Cambodian environmental, cultural, safety and other relevant themes.

Siem Reap, Cambodia Giant Puppet Parade

There is a strong carnival atmosphere as the entire town turns out to cheer on and encourage the children who have worked so hard on their projects. Their pride is evident and their smiles are highly infectious. If you are planning the visit Angkor Wat in January or February you may want to adjust your schedule to include this wonderful spectacle.

Siem Reap, Cambodia Giant Puppet Parade

Siem Reap, Cambodia Giant Puppet Parade

Siem Reap, Cambodia Giant Puppet Parade

Siem Reap, Cambodia Giant Puppet Parade

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