Attending the celebrations were Choe Su Bong, first vice-chairman of the association, and other officials and representatives of its affiliates, members of the Federation of Korean Economic Workers in China, Association of Young Korean Nationals in China and the Association of Korean Enterprisers in China, Korean nationals in Shenyang City, the DPRK consul general in Shenyang and officials of his consulate general.

Present at the celebrations on invitation were compatriots from all walks of life and personages in Liaoning Province and Shenyang City.

The association had a meeting in its conference room on Feb. 14 in celebration of the Day of the Shining Star.

Choe Su Bong in his report said that Kim Jong Il pushed forward with the revolution and construction true to the idea and intention of President Kim Il Sung and performed undying great feats for the country and nation, the era and history.

He said that Supreme Leader Kim Jong Un is leading the work to accomplish the revolutionary cause of Juche, adding that they would be loyal to his leadership as they trusted and followed the great leaders.

A message of greeting to Kim Jong Un was adopted at the meeting.

Then the participants watched a Korean documentary showing the efforts made by Kim Jong Un to turn Samjiyon County into the people's ideal land.

Prior to the meeting, the participants looked round photos of revolutionary activities of the peerlessly great men and several other photos and books in the venue of the photo and book exhibition.

An art performance was given in Shenyang, China to celebrate the Day of the Shining Star on Feb. 15.

A reception was given that day in celebration of the Day of the Shining Star.

Similar celebrations were held by the Zhongnan Regional Association of the General Association of Koreans in China and other affiliates.