AKP Phnom Penh, November 07, 2025 --

Cambodia is going to celebrate the 72nd anniversary of national independence from France on Nov. 9 (1953-2025), under the royal presidency of His Majesty Preah Bat Samdech Preah Boromneath Norodom Sihamoni, King of Cambodia.

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

Top leaders, high-ranking officials and civil servants will participate in the ceremony with a crowd of Phnom Penh residents and students in attendance.

Foreign Ambassadors to Cambodia are also invited to honour the annual event.

Tomorrow afternoon, delegations from different government ministries and institutions will take turn to lay wreaths at the Independence Monument and the Royal Statue of the late King-Father Samdech Preah Norodom Sihanouk, located near the Independence Monument, to mark the Independence Day.

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 joyful.

Nov. 9, 2025 is also the 72nd founding anniversary of the Royal Cambodian Armed Forces (RCAF). 

By C. Nika