Pyongyang, October 9 (KCNA) -- The DPRK capital city of Pyongyang is immersed in a festive mood with the approach of the 66th birthday of the Workers' Party of Korea (WPK).

Streets are decorated with WPK and national flags, red banners and placards reading "Celebration of October 10" and "Great Party, Motherly Party."

Many people visit statues of President Kim Il Sung on Ryongnam Hill and in other places of the city with floral baskets and bunches in their hands.

The Party Founding Museum and the Party Founding Memorial Tower are crowded with people.

Through the visit they learn more about the feats the President performed in founding the WPK and developing it into a popular party based on the working masses.

The Mansudae Art Troupe, National Symphony Orchestra and other art troupes are busy with preparations for celebration performances.

Mass media have introduced feats of the three commanders of Mt. Paektu -- President Kim Il Sung, leader Kim Jong Il and anti-Japanese war hero Kim Jong Suk -- in party building and party activities, as well as achievements made by the Korean people in socialist construction.