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Independence Monument, Cambodia ~ World Eyes Travel

Saturday, November 5, 2011

Independence Monument, Cambodia

Erected in 1955, the Independence Monument symbolizes Cambodian Independence gained from French colonialism in 1953. This monument is a copy of the Bakong Temple (a temple from the Roluos group of the 9th century). The one-hundred Nagas and snake motif can be seen in historical, cultural, archeological, and business contexts.

On 9th November each year, government officials from the various ministries and institutions would congregate here to jubilantly celebrate the anniversary of the national independence.

In commemoration of the souls of brave combatants and heroes who had laid down their lives for the freedom of the country.



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