Cambodia Marks Independence Day with 'Victory Flame' Extinguishing Ceremony Presided Over by the King
Cambodia celebrated its 73rd Independence Day and Armed Forces Day on November 9th with a 'Victory Flame' extinguishing ceremony at the Independence Monument on November 11th. King Norodom Sihamoni presided over the ceremony, symbolizing the extinguishing of the flame representing national independence and peace. The event was attended by government officials, representatives from various sectors, and a large number of citizens.
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