Cambodia’s King Celebrates the Country's 57th Independence
- 14 years ago
In the capital of Cambodia, the country's king marked the nation's 57th Independence Day. Cambodia was ruled by the French for 90 years, then occupied by Japan when it gained its freedom back in 1953.
Cambodia's King marked the country's 57th year of independence from France on Tuesday.
At the country’s independence monument, the King lit a ceremonial flame as a sign of celebration and will stay lit through Thursday.
The country’s prime minister and other government officials attended the ceremony.
[Sy To, Attendee]:
"I am very happy to take part in the celebration of Independence Day of Cambodia and also the day when we formed our Royal Cambodian Army."
Colorful balloons were also released as a symbol of freedom.
Cambodia was under French rule for 90 years then occupied by Japan from 1941-1945. The country gained independence on November 9, 1953.
Cambodia's King marked the country's 57th year of independence from France on Tuesday.
At the country’s independence monument, the King lit a ceremonial flame as a sign of celebration and will stay lit through Thursday.
The country’s prime minister and other government officials attended the ceremony.
[Sy To, Attendee]:
"I am very happy to take part in the celebration of Independence Day of Cambodia and also the day when we formed our Royal Cambodian Army."
Colorful balloons were also released as a symbol of freedom.
Cambodia was under French rule for 90 years then occupied by Japan from 1941-1945. The country gained independence on November 9, 1953.