The festival is due to open in Pyongyang on the occasion of the birthday of General Secretary Kim Jong Il.

All panels of the preparatory committee of the festival are creditably performing their functions and roles to make the festival successful.

Rehearsals of the programs to be staged by figure skaters and school youth and children at an opening ceremony of the festival are progressing at a final phase.

Coaches, teachers and figure skaters of various sports teams and creators of the mass gymnastic display production unit are giving final touches to the peculiar numbers so that they may ensure a high level of representation.

Officials in the relevant field and employees of the Ice Rink are busy gorgeously decorating the venue of the festival.

Great efforts are being channeled into increasing the lighting effect and new costumes are ready for performers.