calendar>> April 16. 2014 Juche 103
Day of Sun Observed in DPRK
Pyongyang, April 16 (KCNA) -- The DPRK significantly celebrated April 15, birth anniversary of President Kim Il Sung.

The service personnel, people from all walks of life and schoolchildren visited statues of Kim Il Sung and leader Kim Jong Il and their large portraits to pay tribute and visited the venue of the 16th Kimilsungia Festival now under way with splendor and venues of Kimilsungia exhibitions in provinces.

Art performances were given at theatres in Pyongyang and local areas to celebrate the Day of the Sun.

The National Symphony Orchestra gave a concert titled "Cantata to Marshal Kim Il Sung" at Moranbong Theatre and artistes of the Korean People's Army Song and Dance Ensemble gave deep impression to the audience with their performance at April 25 House of Culture in celebration of the Day of the Sun.

Drama "Female comrade of Mt. Paektu" was given by the National Theatrical Troupe at National Theatre.

Colorful art performances were held in provinces.

People across the country had sports and amusement games.

The service networks in Pyongyang and all other areas of the country were crowded with people.

The public catering establishments including the Okryu Restaurant, Chongnyu Restaurant, Pyongyang Noodle House, Kanggye Noodle House and Sinhung Restaurant served people with a variety of holiday food.

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