Beginning November 13, visitors can sit in a Cambodian-style tuk-tuk and have a face-to-face conversation with an AI avatar of Cambodia’s legendary singer Sinn Sisamouth, asking him questions.
The experience will be offered by the French Pavilion at the “Francophone Village” in Wat Botum Park in Phnom Penh. It was developed by the French company Ask Mona, combining digital technology with Cambodia’s musical heritage. The experience is free from 10:00 to 20:00 daily from November 13 to 17.
Through games, videos and exhibitions, the French Pavilion presents French-Cambodian cooperation around three themes: French language and study-abroad opportunities, cultural and artistic creation, and science and sustainable development. Information and activities inside the pavilion are available in French and Khmer.
Sinn Sisamouth is hailed as the “King of Khmer Music.” He wrote and performed more than 2,000 songs during his lifetime and remains deeply beloved by the Cambodian people.
The event coincides with the 20th Francophonie Summit, whose main conference will be held in Phnom Penh from November 15 to 16.