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Koreans in Japan Give Art Performance in Celebration of Kim Jong Il's Birth Anniversary
Pyongyang, February 17 (KCNA) -- An art performance in celebration of the 71st birth anniversary of Generalissimo Kim Jong Il was given at the Korean Hall of Culture in Tokyo on Saturday.

It began with chorus of the immortal revolutionary hymn "Song of General Kim Jong Il" and "Ode to Comrade Kim Jong Il" by students of Korea University. They sang in deep reverence for and with strong yearning for the Generalissimo.

Put on the stage were colorful numbers like male solo "Ah, General", jangsaenap solo "Attraction and Reverence" and "Arirang for Prosperity" and female duet "Song of Our Lives".

The performers sang high praises of the feats of Kim Jong Il, who took warm care of Koreans in Japan and led their movement.

They showed peculiar band music of serial songs "The Victorious Parade", "Footsteps" and "Our Leader Loved by the People", reflecting the ardent will of loyalty to the leadership of the dear respected Marshal Kim Jong Un.

The performance ended with chorus "The General Will Live Forever as the Sun".

It was enjoyed by officials of the General Association of Korean Residents in Japan and other Koreans in Japan.

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