Cambodia Celebrates 73 Years of Independence Day from France
Cambodia Celebrates 73 Years of Independence Day from France
Phnom Penh, November 09, 2026 —
Cambodia today commemorated the 73rd Anniversary of National Independence from France (Nov. 9, 1953 – Nov. 9, 2026).
The main ceremony was held this morning 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 the participation of Samdech Akka Moha Sena Padei Techo Hun Sen, President of the Senate; Samdech Moha Rathsapheathika Thipadei Khuon Sudary, President of the National Assembly; and Samdech Moha Borvor Thipadei Hun Manet, Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Cambodia; along with other senior officials and civil servants.
Foreign ambassadors accredited to Cambodia were also present at the annual celebration.
On the occasion, His Majesty the King lit the Victory Flame at the Independence Monument, which will remain burning for three days to symbolise the nation’s pride, independence, and unity.
The entire ceremony was broadcast live on local television and radio stations, while public areas were decorated with patriotic banners and slogans to mark the national celebration. Fireworks displays are also scheduled to light up the skies over the Chaktomuk River during the evenings of the three-day celebration.
On the eve of the celebration, delegations from the Parliament, government ministries and institutions, and associations laid wreaths at the Independence Monument and the Royal Statue of the late King-Father Samdech Preah Norodom Sihanouk (Preah Borom Ratanak Kaudh), located nearby.
Notably, Nov. 9, 2026, also marks the 73rd founding anniversary of the Royal Cambodian Armed Forces (RCAF). -AKP-
By C. Nika
