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Awarding Ceremony Held
Pyongyang, April 16 (KCNA) -- A ceremony of awarding prizes for books dealing with the greatness of the three commanders of Mt. Paektu, exhibition of works revering them and contest of international literary works took place at the People's Palace of Culture on Monday.

Displayed in the venue were more than 600 books and hundreds of literary works produced by personages of all social standings and writers praising the greatness and immortal feats of the commanders of Mt. Paektu and introducing the invincible vitality of Songun politics and Korean-style socialism centered on the popular masses including books and works that won the contest of international literary works in early 2009.

Present there were personages and writers of different countries including Juan Jose Leon Vega, chairman of the Cuban Committee for Supporting Korea's Reunification who is also chairman of the Cuban preparatory committee for celebrating the centenary of the birth of the President, Kim Jong Suk, chairwoman of the Korean Committee for Cultural Relations with Foreign Countries, officials concerned of the DPRK and Pyongyang citizens.

Speeches were made at the exhibition.

Special prize went to 11 persons, the very best prize to 24, the best prize to 30 and diploma to 9.

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