www.chinaview.cn 2008-11-09 17:36:32
PHNOM PENH, Nov. 9 (Xinhua) -- Cambodia on Sunday celebrated the
55th anniversary of Independence Day with 50,000 people joining a public
parade in front of the Royal Palace.
Cambodian King Norodom Sihamoni went to the Independence Monument in
early morning to burn the victory torch before the public parade started.
"This day is a great, valued day that we Cambodians got independence
and had full freedom from France. We became a state with sovereignty and
have equal rights as other countries in the world," Sihamoni said in his
speech.
"We have peace, political stability, unity and the government is
trying to reduce poverty step by step," he added.
Meanwhile, Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen said in his speech that
the country is moving forward to reform to have good governance, reduce
poverty, promote social security and economic development.
"We always organize a big event like this every five years and this
time about 50,000 people participated in the ceremony," said Chea
Sokhom, deputy secretary general of the committee for organizing
national and international festivals.
Cambodia gained independence from France on Nov. 9, 1953.
Editor: Lin Liyu
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