They were given in Neijiang and Yibin cities of Sichuan Province and Wuhan and Yingching cities and Yingshan County of Hubei Province from June 3 to 19.

The places of performance were packed with officials of local party and power organs and people of different strata.

After performances many officials mounted the stage to congratulate the artistes.

An official in Chengdu City, Sichuan Province, after enjoying the performance, said the beautiful national dances vividly portrayed the optimistic and happy life of the Korean people.

An official in charge of broadcasting of Yibin City, Sichuan Province noted the performance helped him know better about the noble idea and sentiment of the Korean people united close around their leader.

The head of a theatre of Yingshan County, Hubei Province called on the Chinese artistes to learn from the devotion and responsibility displayed by the Korean artistes.

A party official of a district in Wuhan City, Hubei Province extended thanks to the Korean artistes for the fascinating performance and DPRK government for sending the excellent art troupe.

An official of the district said the spirit displayed by the Korean artistes is the revolutionary spirit of the Korean people.

An official of a theatre in Wuhan City, Hubei Province said under the meticulous leadership and deep care of Kim Jong Il the art of the DPRK has become a world-renowned one.