The King of Cambodia's Birthday Celebration

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In Cambodia, His Majesty King Father Norodom Sihanouk’s birthday is recognized as a national holiday, and Cambodians celebrate with fireworks and posters depicting him in different locations throughout Cambodia.

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The King of Cambodia's Birthday Celebration

Every year, on October 31st the country celebrates His Majesty King Father Norodom Sihanouk’s birthday throughout villages in Cambodia. There is a fireworks show in Phnom Penh, on the banks of the Tonle Sap River, in front of the Royal Palace. There are posters of the King prominently displayed throughout the country and most businesses close. This is the only day that the Royal Palace is open to the public. People celebrate with traditional Khmer dance and kids play classic Khmer games.

In Siem Reap, the town where you can visit the ruins of Angkor Wat, there is also a fireworks show. Locals take a picture with a newly decorated photograph of the King, who is officially called: His Majesty Preah Bat Samdech Preah Norodom Sihanouk Varman. There is also traditional dance in Angkor Wat if the king is in town.

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