The letter said it is great honor and pleasure for them to attend the festival for commemorating the Day of the Shining Star.

It is a privilege for us to take part in the commemorations of the Day of the Shining Star, it noted, stressing:

Leader Kim Jong Il's exploits for prosperity and happiness of the Korean people will remain forever and he will be always with us.

In the letter the festival participants expressed their wishes to show their warmest reverence by ensuring on the highest level their performances in the festival.

They hoped that the Korean people would achieve big successes in building a thriving nation.