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Dancing Parties Held to Mark Birthday of DPRK
Pyongyang, September 9 (KCNA) -- Dancing parties were held by youth and students throughout the country on Wednesday on the occasion of the 61st anniversary of the founding of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea.

Plazas of the Tower of the Juche Idea, the Party Founding Memorial Tower and the Arch of Triumph and other venues of dancing parties were alive with youth and students.

The participants danced to the tune of such songs as "Fly Our

Tricolor National Flag of the Republic" and "O Korea, Sing of This Pride" in boundless reverence for President Kim Il Sung.

Amid the playing of such songs as "Our General Is the Best" and "Let's Sing of Our Dear Popular General" they danced, recollecting the immortal Songun revolutionary exploits performed by General Secretary Kim Jong Il making endless long journeys of patriotic devotion.

Dances got more exciting when the band played dynamic and cheerful songs one after another.

Dancing parties took place in different parts of the country including Sariwon, Hamhung and Chongjin on the same day.

A dancing party titled "My Great Country" was also held by members of the women's union at the plaza of the Tower of the Juche Idea.

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