The 9th November 1953 is a historic date for the Cambodian people when Cambodia became independent from French colonialism. It was the day when His Majesty Late King-Father NORODOM SIHANOUK «Preah Borom Rattanak Kaudh» achieved total independence for His country. On the 9th November 2016, His Majesty King NORODOM SIHAMONI of Cambodia presided over the historic celebrations to mark the 63rd Anniversary of National Independence.