It brought together more than 1,100 boys and girls selected from universities and schools in districts and counties of the city.

After the kick-off ceremony was held on the bank of the River Taedong in front of Kim Il Sung Square, students of Changgwang Senior Secondary School and Songyo District Namsin Primary School made a demonstration crossing the river.

Then followed a river crossing competition.

School youth and children and citizens applauded the students crossing the river, displaying high swimming technique, strong willpower and team spirit.

Pyongyang University of Printing and Tongdaewon District place first in the competition.