VICTORY OVER GENOCIDE DAY

Event: Victory over Genocide Day

Location: Phnom Penh

Victory over Genocide Day (Prampi Makara) is a national holiday in Cambodia that commemorates the end of the Cambodian genocide and the fall of the Khmer Rouge regime in 1979.

The day honors the millions of victims who lost their lives during the tragic period and marks the beginning of Cambodia's recovery and rebuilding. 

Across the country, memorial ceremonies, educational programs, and remembrance events are held to:

• Pay tribute to the victims
• Reflect on the country's history
• Promote peace, reconciliation, and national unity 

Major commemorations often take place in Phnom Penh, including ceremonies at memorial sites as Choeung Ek Genocidal Center.