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Performances of 27th ASFAF Begin
Pyongyang, April 11 (KCNA) -- Performances of the 27th April Spring Friendship Art Festival (ASFAF) began before full houses at the Pyongyang Grand Theatre, the East Pyongyang Grand Theatre, the Moranbong Theatre, the Yun I Sang Concert Hall and four other theatres in Pyongyang on Monday.

Soloists of "Orfei" Group from the Sophia Opera Theater of Bulgaria staged immortal revolutionary hymn "Song of General Kim Il Sung."

The Jilin Provincial Symphony Orchestra successfully presented the second movement "We Are Yearning for Your Sunny Smile" from symphony "The Leader Will Always Be with Us" full of endless reverence on President Kim Il Sung.

Artistes of the Moscow Classical Ballet of Russia in their performance of "Dance of Russia" from ballet drama "Swan Lake" vividly reflected the emotion of Russians with rhythmic dances to the tune of dynamic melody.

The guitar trio of Cuba presented Cuban song "Hasta siempre Comandante" with rich voice and refined rendition.

The Chamber Orchestra Alberic Magnard of France skillfully presented string music quartet "Sarabande" composed by Haendel and "Canon" by Johann Pachelbel.

The art group of Koreans in Japan staged group dance "Dialogue" deeply impressing the audience by artistically reflecting the aspiration and desire of the Korean people to reunify the country through the unity of the whole nation and lead a happy life in one territory.

Artistes of various countries including Belarus, Mongolia, Finland, Romania, Austria, Germany, Ukraine and overseas Korean artistes staged numbers high in ideological and artistic values and strong in national flavor. They reflected the people's desire to boost the bonds of friendship in a new peaceful world under the banner of independence.

Among the audiences were members of the organizing committee of the festival, officials concerned, working people and youth and students in the city, foreign guests staying in the DPRK and overseas compatriots.

Performances go on.

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