Phương Mỹ Chi sparks cultural discussion with new music video

Vietnamese singer Phương Mỹ Chi and production team DTAP have released a new music video, ‘Thiên đường với người thương’ (Paradise with my love), which has garnered significant attention for its depiction of Khmer Krom culture.

Filmed in An Giang and Trà Vinh, the video features traditional Khmer wedding rituals, Robam dances, and local scenery such as palm tree fields. The production incorporates cultural elements like the ‘cá kèo mắm me’ dish and Khmer lyrics to tell a story of love and tradition. While the video has received widespread praise for its aesthetic and cultural celebration, it has also sparked online discussions regarding the use of Khmer Krom traditions within Vietnamese pop music.

Behind-the-scenes footage shows the intensive four-month preparation process, including the singer learning traditional Khmer dance. The video has quickly reached millions of views, highlighting a growing trend of integrating folk traditions into contemporary Vietnamese pop music.