Thai dish, Mango sticky rice becomes a viral sensation following Milli’s performance at Coachella
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Thai rapper Milli ends her first Coachella performance by eating mango sticky rice
Rapper Milli finished her dynamic performance at Coachella by bringing a bowl of Thai delicacy, Mango sticky rice.
Danupha Khanatheerakul, mostly recognized by her stage name, Milli performed live at the desert festival last weekend. She joined it as a part of 88rising‘s “Head in the Clouds Forever” set.
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Thai rapper #Milli performed live at Coachella Music & Arts Fest in California Sunday morning BKK time. She's trending on Thai Twitterverse becoz rapper ate mango & sticky rice on stage & said Thais nolonger use elephants as transport. #ป #Thailand #MILLILiveatCoachella #มิลลิ pic.twitter.com/m8Y1jKIwG7
— Pravit Rojanaphruk (@PravitR) April 17, 2022
Mango sticky rice becomes a nationwide sensation following Milli’s performance at Coachella on Sunday
Milli donned an all-red outfit as she performed her hit tracks such as Mirror Mirror along with Sud Pang. She however surprised the crowd by the end of her 10-minute set as she performed a single titled, Mango Sticky Rice. Not only that, the 19 years old rapper even brought a bowl of the traditional Thai dessert and ate it as she closed her set.
“Who wants mango and rice that is sticky?”, Milli asked the roaring crowd as she munched on the dish.
MILLI aka Thailand’s closest hope for soft power!
— Pita Limjaroenrat (@Pita_MFP) April 17, 2022
#MILLILiveatCoachella #Coachella #Coachella2022 #88risingCoachella pic.twitter.com/5BvUnEm0lp
Consequently, after the performance, mango sticky rice saw a spike in Google searches. Additionally, the dessert’s sales skyrocketed leaving it to be among the trending topics on the internet last weekend.
Mae Varee shop, Bangkok’s famous food shop which specializes in mango sticky rice was overwhelmed with its demand. Naparom Suntiparadorn, the owner of Mae Varee shop, said that the demand for the dish increased six to seven times following Milli’s performance.
Milli became the solo Thai artist to take to the Coachella stage. The rapper not only increased the demand for the sweet treat but also was the subject of criticism by repping the stereotypes in her home country with her lyrics.
“I don’t ride an elephant. I can play ping-pong with no hands,” said one of the lyrics.
She even took a jab at the Thai government system as she rapped the lyrics, “The country is good, people are good, our food is good but the government is bood [rotten]”.
"BOOD"
— Ammybottomblues (@ammybottomblues) April 17, 2022
#MILLILiveatCoachella pic.twitter.com/4cpf0qDEtD
Mango sticky rice to be listed among Thai’s cultural heritage item
In spite of Milli’s controversial lyrics and cristim, the Thai government decided to capitalize on the current viral frenzy online.
Thailand’s Department of Cultural Promotion has made an official proposal for mango sticky rice to be registered on UNESCO’s Intangible Cultural Heritage list.
The local food industry of Thailand will get the maximum benefit from the viral sensation. Khao Niao Mamuang (Thai name for mango sticky rice) was only used to be a tourist offering before.
Milli be like : you can't go to Thailand? I'm bringing Thailand to you 😂
— EXO 10years , Aisha (ywpfg)!!! (@aishamza86) April 17, 2022
Good job. Suay 👍#MILLILiveatCoachella pic.twitter.com/ia7h5Hnnq1
