Phnom Penh:The three-day celebration marking the 73rd Anniversary of Cambodia's Independence Day concluded this afternoon. The ceremony culminated with His Majesty Preah Bat Samdech Preah Boromneath Norodom Sihamoni, King of Cambodia, extinguishing the Victory Flame at the Independence Monument, which had been lit since November 9.

According to Agence Kampuchea Presse, the event was attended by notable figures including Samdech Akka Moha Sena Padei Techo Hun Sen, President of the Senate and President of the Supreme Privy Council to His Majesty the King; Samdech Moha Rathsapheathika Thipadei Khuon Sudary, President of the National Assembly; and Prime Minister Samdech Moha Borvor Thipadei Hun Manet. A large crowd of civil servants, armed forces, Phnom Penh residents, and students also participated.

Foreign ambassadors to Cambodia were present at the annual ceremony, which was broadcast live on local television and radio stations. Cambodia’s full independence from France was achieved on November 9, 1953, under the royal leadership of His Majesty the late King-Father Samdech Preah Norodom Sihanouk, who is celebrated as the father of national independence, territorial integrity, and national unity.