Indeed, for good reason. The diligence and Confucian work ethic.

rubberbaron wrote: ↑Fri Nov 09, 2018 5:29 pm There was an article in the Khmer Times today in which a history professor said that Cambodians can be proud of their independence because it was achieved without war. I guess he forgot about 30 years of fairly recent Cambodian history. A CPP member, no doubt.

Or perhaps you failed to realise that Independence was gained n 1953, and thus predates those 30 years.

Colonial independence is the commemoration here.nothing more or less.

When Cambodia will finally get independence from Chinese in the year 2150, how they will name that in the calendar as the name is already taken ?

onico wrote: ↑Fri Nov 09, 2018 7:27 pm When Cambodia will finally get independence from Chinese in the year 2150, how they will name that in the calendar as the name is already taken ?

What about Independence Day 2 ?

Or the right name seems to be "Independence Day: Resurgence"

Sorry I had to use Google first

Anchor Moy wrote: ↑Fri Nov 09, 2018 7:31 pm

onico wrote: ↑Fri Nov 09, 2018 7:27 pm When Cambodia will finally get independence from Chinese in the year 2150, how they will name that in the calendar as the name is already taken ?

What about Independence Day 2 ?

New New Independence Day sounds better.

Fireworks and performances are planned to entertain the good people of Phnom Penh, 9-11 November.

November 8, 2018
Cambodia To Mark 65th Independence Day Tomorrow

Cambodia is going to celebrate the 65th anniversary of national independence from France on Nov. 9 (1953-2018), under the royal presidency of His Majesty King Norodom Sihamoni.

On the occasion, the monarch will light the victory flame at the Independence Monument in Phnom Penh, which will be kept burning for three days, and preside over a mass meeting in front of the Royal Palace.

High-ranking officials will participate in the ceremony with a crowd of Phnom Penh residents and students in attendance.

Foreign Ambassadors to Cambodia are also expected to be present at the event.

This afternoon, delegations from different government ministries and institutions will take turn to lay wreaths at the Independence Monument and the Royal Statue of the late King-Father Samdech Preah Norodom Sihanouk, located near the Independence Monument, to mark the Independence Day.

In the evening, from Nov. 9 to 11, there will be fireworks in front of the Royal Palace and art performances at public places to make the celebration more cheerful.

Source: Agency Kampuchea Press

Today's ceremony in Phnom Penh. All the dignitaries are present.

A slight correction: the professor said "without blodshed". True independence is not defined by just one act but by continued freedom from outside forces in peace. That surely didn't happen in the year from 1953 to 1997. This is why I would take issue with such a statement. After 1970 Cambodia was greatly influenced by the U. S., governed by a genocidal regime supported by China, occupied by Vietnam, and governed by a Communist regime supported and bolstered by the Soviet Union and other East bloc countries. Who can be proud of such an independence? It was finally achieved after 1997 but is now being threatened by China's overwhelming influence.