A distinctive open-air ice rink on the bank of the picturesque Pothong River in the capital city of Pyongyang is attracting many people every night.
Surrounded by safety railings and chairs, the ice rink is provided with all facilities for relevant service including skate rental and repair rooms and a clinic.
Most of those enjoying skating here are young men and women including students.
Seen in the rink are young girls gliding elegantly to the tune of light music, little boys performing skills, and even the elderly skating with their arms swinging briskly as if they had regained the prime of life.
Kindly girl instructors teach skating to those who seem inexperienced in skating.
According to the instructors, regular skating helps exercise the whole body, having beneficial efficacy on the heart, lungs and other organs. In particular, they say, young people develop strong physique through skating in winter.
Though the night wears on in the city, merry laughter and music never die down in the open-air ice rink.
Similar facilities have been built in every district of the city so that the working people and youth and students can train their body and soul and enjoy leisure activities.
Pak Kyong Chol
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