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Pyongyang Active with Preparations for Day of Sun

Korean Central News Agency of DPRK via Korea News Service (KNS)

    Pyongyang, April 9 (KCNA) -- A festive atmosphere is prevailing in Pyongyang, the capital of the DPRK, with the approach of the Day of the Sun (April 15).
    Colorful events have been prepared or held to significantly commemorate the 95th anniversary of the birth of President Kim Il Sung.
    Preparations for the 25th April Spring Friendship Art Festival, 9th Kimilsungia Festival, Kimilsungia-Kimjongilia Show celebrating the 75th anniversary of the Korean People's Army and the representation of the mass gymnastic and artistic performance "Arirang" are in the full swing.
    Posters for the spring festival are put up in different places of the city, inciting people to the art festival.
    Various political and cultural activities are taking place.
    The National Fine-Art Exhibition and National Sports Festival were opened to celebrate the Day of the Sun and art circles of factories and co-op farms over the country gave a joint performance.
    A stream of servicepersons, working people from all walks of life, school youth and children are visiting the native home of President Kim Il Sung in Mangyongdae.
    All the funfair facilities in the city are now under operation to delight the citizens.
    In addition, various flowers are opening one by one in streets, parks and recreation grounds, adding beauty to Pyongyang.
    The working people are striving hard to greet the Day of the Sun with labor feats and those of light industry factories and commercial and public catering networks are busy with holiday service to the citizens.