Commemoration Day of the King's Father
🇰🇠Cambodia
- Public Holiday
- Countrywide
- Fixed date
Overview
Commemoration Day of the King's Father honors King Norodom Sihanouk, Cambodia's long-serving monarch and statesman, known as the King Father after his abdication. It falls on 15 October, the anniversary of his death in 2012, and is a national public holiday in Cambodia.
What It Is
Commemoration Day of the King's Father is a public holiday in Cambodia, observed on the same date each year. As a public holiday, it gives people time for remembrance. The day is marked with respectful commemorative activity, including ceremonies and tributes, in honor of the late monarch. The Khmer name of the holiday refers to a royal ceremony of homage to the spirit of King Norodom Sihanouk.
Why It Matters
Norodom Sihanouk was one of the central figures of modern Cambodian history. He first became king in 1941 and played a leading role in the country's path to independence from France in 1953. He later served in a series of leading political roles and returned to the throne in 1993. In 2004 he abdicated in favor of his son, King Norodom Sihamoni, and took the title of King Father. His death on 15 October 2012 was followed by a period of national mourning, and the anniversary now keeps his legacy in public memory.
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