Originating from drawing workshops at a refugee camp on the Thai border, Phare Ponleu Selpak (meaning the brightness of the arts) provides free artistic training, education and social support to more than 1000 young students every day. Originating from drawing workshops at a refugee camp on the Thai border, Phare Ponleu Selpak (meaning the brightness of the arts) provides free artistic training, education and social support to more than 1000 young students every day. Originating from drawing workshops at a refugee camp on the Thai border, Phare Ponleu Selpak (meaning the brightness of the arts) provides free artistic training, education and social support to more than 1000 young students every day.