Pyongyang, February 17 (KCNA) -- All the people in the DPRK celebrated with splendor the birth anniversary of Chairman Kim Jong Il , the greatest national holiday.
The Kumsusan Palace of the Sun, the sacred temple of Juche where President Kim Il Sung and Chairman Kim Jong Il lie in state, and their statues and the mosaics depicting the peerlessly great men across the country were visited by many citizens.
Working people, youth and students in Pyongyang and provinces visited photo exhibition halls to recollect the noble revolutionary career of the Chairman who opened up a broad avenue for eternal victory and prosperity of Juche Korea with his iron will and superhuman efforts.
The national flags as well as visual aids were displayed at major places of Pyongyang and provincial, city and county seats and at institutions, enterprises, factories and farms across the country to rev up the festive mood.
There were art performances celebrating the holiday. A concert was given by the National Symphony Orchestra at the Moranbong Theatre, a music and dance performance by artistes of the Mansudae Art Troupe at the East Pyongyang Grand Theatre, a one-act play "Laughter" at the National Theatre, a combined acrobatic performance by artistes of the National Acrobatic Troupe at the Pyongyang Circus Theatre and performances by art groups from ministries and national agencies at the People's Palace of Culture, the Pyongyang Grand Theatre and the Central Youth Hall.
The Workers' Art Group of the Central Committee of the General Federation of Trade Unions of Korea and the Railway Artistic Information Team gave out-door performances at various places in Pyongyang such as the Monument to Party Founding and Pyongyang Railway Station.
Colorful art performances were given in South Phyongan, North Hwanghae, Jagang, Kangwon and South Hamgyong provinces, Nampho Municipality and other regions.
Public catering establishments across the country were crowded with citizens, and happy laughter was heard at the Central Zoo, the Natural History Museum and other cultural and leisure centres. -0-
www.kcna.kp (2025.02.17.)
More From KCNA.kp (En)
Pyongyang, March 27 (KCNA) -- Afforestation and forest conservation are brisk in North Hwanghae Province of the DPRK. The province
March 27, 2025
Pyongyang, March 27 (KCNA) -- Afforestation and forest conservation are brisk in North Hwanghae Province of the DPRK. The province
Pyongyang, March 27 (KCNA) -- The Workers' Party of Korea Publishing House brought out Vol. 33 (enlarged edition) of "Complete
March 27, 2025
Pyongyang, March 27 (KCNA) -- The Workers' Party of Korea Publishing House brought out Vol. 33 (enlarged edition) of "Complete
Pyongyang, March 27 (KCNA) -- Following are major news items and articles in leading newspapers of the DPRK on Thursday: - The
March 27, 2025
Pyongyang, March 27 (KCNA) -- Following are major news items and articles in leading newspapers of the DPRK on Thursday: - The
Pyongyang, March 27 (KCNA) -- The land-realignment shock brigade in the DPRK has launched this year's drive for spring
March 27, 2025
Pyongyang, March 27 (KCNA) -- The land-realignment shock brigade in the DPRK has launched this year's drive for spring
Pyongyang, March 27 (KCNA) -- Members of the February 17 Shock Brigade of Scientists and Technicians, dispatched to the
March 27, 2025
Pyongyang, March 27 (KCNA) -- Members of the February 17 Shock Brigade of Scientists and Technicians, dispatched to the
Pyongyang, March 27 (KCNA) -- Officials and working people in the field of forestry of the DPRK are making innovations in the
March 27, 2025
Pyongyang, March 27 (KCNA) -- Officials and working people in the field of forestry of the DPRK are making innovations in the
Pyongyang, March 27 (KCNA) -- South Hwanghae Province in the DPRK is pushing ahead with the work to support the educational field.
March 27, 2025
Pyongyang, March 27 (KCNA) -- South Hwanghae Province in the DPRK is pushing ahead with the work to support the educational field.
Pyongyang, March 27 (KCNA) -- Kim Jong Un , general secretary of the Workers' Party of Korea and president of the State Affairs of
March 27, 2025
Pyongyang, March 27 (KCNA) -- Kim Jong Un , general secretary of the Workers' Party of Korea and president of the State Affairs of
Pyongyang, March 26 (KCNA) -- Following are major news items and articles in leading newspapers of the DPRK on Wednesday: - A
March 26, 2025
Pyongyang, March 26 (KCNA) -- Following are major news items and articles in leading newspapers of the DPRK on Wednesday: - A
Pyongyang, March 26 (KCNA) -- A hundred and tens of engine drivers at the Ministry of Railways of the DPRK have over-fulfilled
March 26, 2025
Pyongyang, March 26 (KCNA) -- A hundred and tens of engine drivers at the Ministry of Railways of the DPRK have over-fulfilled
Pyongyang, March 26 (KCNA) -- In Kyongsong County, North Hamgyong Province of the DPRK, there is the Onpho Hot Spring that has
March 26, 2025
Pyongyang, March 26 (KCNA) -- In Kyongsong County, North Hamgyong Province of the DPRK, there is the Onpho Hot Spring that has
Pyongyang, March 26 (KCNA) -- Officials of the Party and power organs in Pyongyang, the capital city of the DPRK, and officials
March 26, 2025
Pyongyang, March 26 (KCNA) -- Officials of the Party and power organs in Pyongyang, the capital city of the DPRK, and officials
Pyongyang, March 26 (KCNA) -- Officials and working people in the agricultural field of the DPRK are stepping up the immediate
March 26, 2025
Pyongyang, March 26 (KCNA) -- Officials and working people in the agricultural field of the DPRK are stepping up the immediate
Pyongyang, March 26 (KCNA) -- A sci-tech presentation and exhibition for improving the ecological environment of the capital city
March 26, 2025
Pyongyang, March 26 (KCNA) -- A sci-tech presentation and exhibition for improving the ecological environment of the capital city
Pyongyang, March 26 (KCNA) -- A seminar in the field of sports took place at the Ministry of Physical Culture and Sports of the
March 26, 2025
Pyongyang, March 26 (KCNA) -- A seminar in the field of sports took place at the Ministry of Physical Culture and Sports of the
Pyongyang, March 26 (KCNA) -- Graduates of Pyongyang Middle School for Orphans have volunteered to join the Korean People's Army.
March 26, 2025
Pyongyang, March 26 (KCNA) -- Graduates of Pyongyang Middle School for Orphans have volunteered to join the Korean People's Army.
Pyongyang, March 26 (KCNA) -- A DPRK government economic delegation led by Yun Jong Ho, minister of External Economic Relations
March 26, 2025
Pyongyang, March 26 (KCNA) -- A DPRK government economic delegation led by Yun Jong Ho, minister of External Economic Relations
Pyongyang, March 26 (KCNA) -- The rural housing construction is progressing apace in North Hamgyong Province of the DPRK. Kilju
March 26, 2025
Pyongyang, March 26 (KCNA) -- The rural housing construction is progressing apace in North Hamgyong Province of the DPRK. Kilju
Pyongyang, March 26 (KCNA) -- Servicepersons and builders in the DPRK are displaying vigorous courage, exertion, unflinching
March 26, 2025
Pyongyang, March 26 (KCNA) -- Servicepersons and builders in the DPRK are displaying vigorous courage, exertion, unflinching
Pyongyang, March 26 (KCNA) -- Japan, a war criminal state, is stepping up the battle formation to launch a war for reinvasion. On
March 26, 2025
Pyongyang, March 26 (KCNA) -- Japan, a war criminal state, is stepping up the battle formation to launch a war for reinvasion. On
More Articles
