Vietnamese Khmer-themed music video sparks debate; Khmer model welcomes cultural recognition

14 August 2026
The Phnom Penh Post
International relations / Social development
communities / Khmer Krom / social media

A new music video by popular Vietnamese singer Phương Mỹ Chi featuring traditional Khmer dress, wedding rituals, dance and community life has stirred mixed reactions among Cambodian social media users, but Khmer Krom beauty queen and model Chhon Sreynet has rejected claims of cultural theft, arguing that the production explicitly acknowledges the traditions as Khmer. …

 Raksmey Hong
https://phnompenhpost.com/lifestyle/vietnamese-khmer-themed-music-video-sparks-debate-khmer-model-welcomes-cultural-recognition/

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