The national anthem of Cambodia is called “Nokor Reach”,
which in Khmer is written: “នគររាជ”, meaning “Majestic Kingdom”.
The music was composed by F. Perruchot / J. Jekyll, and the lyrics were written by the monk Chuon Nath.
The Cambodian Anthem: Adopted, Removed, Restored
“Nokor Reach”, the Cambodian national anthem, was first adopted in 1941, then removed during the Khmer Rouge period.
It was officially restored by the Constitution of 1993, when Cambodia became a constitutional monarchy once again.
Who Was Chuon Nath, Author of the National Anthem Lyrics?
Chuon Nath was a highly respected Buddhist monk, scholar, and cultural figure in Cambodia.
He played a major role in the preservation of the Khmer language and national identity.
His contribution through the anthem remains one of the strongest cultural symbols of the country.
The Cambodian National Anthem
The Lyrics of the Cambodian National Anthem
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