Sabaidee Fest 2024 - Response to the Hate

SBDF 2024: I’m really disappointed in the division being created in our already divided Southeast Asian communities after @sabaideefest, so I wanted to make a 3-part video (which I’ve compiled together here) to hopefully give you all some more information and perspective to think about before jumping to any conclusions about such a great movement that SBDF has started.

Part 2 [1:30] is my response to SBDF supposedly only being “for the money.”A financial sneak peek into @sabaideefest, from getting major SEA international artists, including bringing Cambodia’s biggest superstar to the US for the first time, to giving out tons of discount codes, artist & influencer kickbacks, and free tickets. I urge you to consider how much really goes into making a festival like this happen. The first of its kind. @sabaideefest team, you made history, don’t let anyone take that away from you.

“Sabaidee Fest was hands down one of the best experiences of my life.” - Priscilla

Part 3 [2:30] is my hot take - why is that when it comes to our SEA community, people get so upset about our own people making money, having successful businesses? Perhaps we might consider that expecting everything from our communities to be free is also taking advantage of our people. You may not agree with me, and that’s fine. I only want the best for all of our communities. I hope this just urges you to think from another perspective. And here’s a gentle reminder to be kind to one another no matter our different beliefs. 🙏🏽

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