The 56th Anniversary of Cambodia Independence Day

November 9, 1953 is the Independence Day for Cambodia from France by former King Norodom Sihanouk. Since then, Cambodia annually celebrated its anniversary. Today, it's the 56th anniversary that Cambodia celebrates its Independence Day.

As usual, the celebration takes place at the Independence Monument located in Phnom Penh. This year, it's the same for the place but a bit different for the schedule from that of the past years because a part of the celebration is done on the 8th, one day before the Independence Day, from 3PM onward while the remaining is done on the 9th. According to the authority, this is done so that it will be easier for the King because each year it seemed to be very busy for the King to celebrate every part of the celebration all at once on one day.

The photo of King Norodom Sihamoni is taken from http://www.daylife.com