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Colorful Activities Conducted to Celebrate February Holiday

Korean Central News Agency of DPRK

    Pyongyang, February 15 (KCNA) -- The Democratic People's Republic of Korea finds itself in a festive mood on the eve of the birthday of leader Kim Jong Il (February 16), the most auspicious holiday of the nation. Servicepersons and people of all walks of life from different areas of the country have visited the old home of Kim Jong Il in the secret camp in Mt. Paektu. On the 13th of February, fireworks were shot in the sky over Jong Il Peak. Pyongyang and local towns are in festive attire and political and cultural functions have been held.
    At the national seminar on leader Kim Jong Il's undying Songun revolutionary feats, the speakers explained his exploits and the great Songun politics pursued by him, who has creditably led the struggle for defending socialism and building a great prosperous powerful nation while successfully carrying forward President Kim Il Sung's Songun-based revolutionary idea and line.
    Meetings of agricultural working people, workers, trade unionists and other people were held in celebration of February 16.
    The 9th Kimjongilia Festival, opened on February 12, and Kimjongilia shows are going on in many units throughout the country including the Ministry of the People's Armed Forces and the Ministry of People's Security.
    A national art show and ten-day film show are now under way.
    Art performances have been given at the Mansudae Art Theatre, Pyongyang Grand Theatre and other theatres in the capital and local areas.
    Meanwhile, industrial establishments, co-op farms and educational institutions across the country have organized art performances and sports games to mark the holiday.
    A synchronized swimming exhibition, performances of overseas Koreans' art troupes, the 14th International Figure-skating Festival for Paektusan Cup and performances of the Russian Beriozka Dancing Troupe have stirred up the festive mood.