The Mansudae Art Troupe gave a performance at the East Pyongyang Grand Theatre.

Put on the stage were such numbers as male solo "The General Is the Son of the Guerrillas" and dance "Azalea of Homeland".

The performers praised the revolutionary careers and feats of Kim Jong Il and Kim Jong Suk.

Artistes of the National Symphony Orchestra gave a concert "Ode to Comrade Kim Jong Il" at the Moranbong Theatre.

A drama was performed at the National Theatre.

Artistes of the National Folk Art Troupe gave a folk dance suite "People in the Walled City of Pyongyang" at the Ponghwa Art Theatre and artistes of the National Circus gave a performance at the Pyongyang Circus Theater.

There took place art performances in South and North Phyongan, Jagang, South Hwanghae, Kangwon, South Hamgyong and Ryanggang provinces and other local areas.