Cambodia Commemorates 68th National Independence Day

Cambodian people across the country today celebrate the 68th anniversary of national independence from France (Nov. 9, 1953 – Nov. 9, 2021).

The grand celebration took place at the Independence Monument in Phnom Penh under the royal presidency of His Majesty Preah Bat Samdech Preah Boromneath Norodom Sihamoni, King of Cambodia, with Senate President Samdech Vibol Sena Pheakdei Say Chhum, National Assembly President Samdech Akka Moha Ponhea Chakrei Heng Samrin, and Prime Minister Samdech Akka Moha Sena Padei Techo Hun Sen in attendance.

Foreign ambassadors accredited to Cambodia were also present at the annual event.

On the occasion, the monarch lighted the “victory flame” at the Independence Monument, which will be kept burning for three days.

In the evening of Nov. 9 and 11, at 7:00, there will be fireworks in front of the Royal Palace to make the celebration more cheerful.

The National Independence Day on Nov. 9 reminded the Cambodian people, especially the younger generation, of the royal mission for the motherland and people of Cambodia of His Majesty the late King-Father Samdech Preah Norodom Sihanouk, the Father of National Independence, Preah Borom Ratanak Kaudh, who has struggled successfully for the full national independence from France on Nov. 9, 1953, underlined Samdech Techo Hun Sen in a Facebook post this morning.

Nov. 9, 2021 is also the 68th founding anniversary of the Royal Cambodian Armed Forces (RCAF).

Source: Agency Kampuchea Press