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DPRK Marks 59th Anniversary of Korean War Victory
Pyongyang, July 27 (KCNA) -- Festive events were held across the DPRK on the 59th anniversary of the Korean people's victory in the Fatherland Liberation War (Korean War).

They first visited the statues and smiling portraits of President Kim Il Sung and general secretary Kim Jong Il in Pyongyang, provincial seats and other places to pay homage. They also visited historical sites associated with the President's feats for the war victory.

Revolutionary drama "Following the Banner of Victory" was given at the National Theatrical Theatre in Pyongyang, acrobatic performances at the Pyongyang Circus Theatre and the Monranbong Circus Theatre and concerts at the Moranbong Theatre, the East Pyongyang Grand Theatre and the Yun I Sang Concert Hall to celebrate the war victory day.

Members of the Art Squad of the Central Committee of the Kim Il Sung Socialist Youth League performed at the plaza of the April 25 House of Culture, adding to the festive mood.

The Workers' Art Group of the Central Committee of the General Federation of Trade Unions of Korea gave a performance "Our Eternal July 27" for workers and war veterans.

The Art Group of the C.C., the Democratic Women's Union of Korea and its some members gave a performance of wartime songs in front of the Fatherland Liberation War History Museum.

The agricultural workers union's members and agricultural workers in South Hamgyong Province presented the concert of wartime songs at the Joyang Cooperative Farm in Hamju County. Officials and members of the women's union in North Hamgyong Province presented an art performance of wartime songs at the construction site of the Orangchon Power Station and sang songs associated with boundless reverence for the peerlessly famous generals, encouraging the builders.

Performances were also given in Ryanggang, Kangwon, North and South Phyongan Provinces for war veterans and wartime merited persons. Members of the art squad of Kaesong City adjacent to the Demarcation Line gave performances for war veterans.

Youth and students across the country had dancing parties, adding to festive mood.

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