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May Day Celebrated in DPRK

Date: 02/05/2025 | Source: KCNA.kp (En) | Read original version at source

Pyongyang, May 2 (KCNA) -- The 135th May Day, the international holiday of working people of the whole world, was significantly commemorated in different parts of the DPRK.

The Kumsusan Palace of the Sun, the sacred temple of Juche, where President Kim Il Sung and Chairman Kim Jong Il lie in state, was full of boundless reverence.

The masses in the square of the palace recollected the immortal exploits and personality of Kim Il Sung and Kim Jong Il as the great men, who led the revolution and construction along the road of brilliant victory.

Officials and working people visited the statues of the great leaders and mosaics depicting their images on Mansu Hill and in different parts of the country to lay flower baskets, bouquets and flowers before paying tribute to them.

Officials of Party and power organs across the country significantly celebrated May Day together with working people.

Officials visited the production sites seething with the drive for increased production and congratulated the working class on the indomitable struggle to provide a springboard for the comprehensive national rejuvenation with sincere efforts and on their innovative successes.

Various sports and amusement games took place at the Kim Chaek Iron and Steel Complex, the Hungnam Fertilizer Complex, the Chonnaeri Cement Factory, the Sinuiju Cosmetics Factory, the Haeju Tractor Parts Factory and other industrial establishments across the country.

Working people's organizations in North Phyongan Province, Nampho Municipality and other local areas held meetings with persons of merit of the preceding generation and front-rankers in noble traits and meetings to follow their example.

Colorful performances were given at theatres and outdoor stages in the capital city to add to the festive mood.

The festive mood was revved up with art performances given in North Hwanghae, Jagang, Kangwon and South Hamgyong provinces and other parts of the country.

Many people spent a pleasant time at the Central Zoo, the Natural History Museum, the Munsu Water Park, a riding service base in Hamhung City and other cultural recreation grounds.

Diverse holiday services at he public catering units in Pyongyang and local areas including Okryu Restaurant, Chongryu Restaurant, and Kyongam Restaurant of Sariwon and Songdowon Restaurant of Wonsan delighted customers. -0-

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