calendar>>April 23. 2016 Juche 105
Day of Sun Observed in Russia, China
Pyongyang, April 23 (KCNA) -- Events took place in Russia and China to celebrate the birth anniversary of President Kim Il Sung (the Day of the Sun).

A ceremony of introducing Kimilsungia and Kimjongilia was held in Vladivostok, Russia, an opening ceremony of the book, photo and handicraft exhibition and film show at the Far East State Science Library, an opening ceremony of the book, photo, stamp and art exhibition in Beijing, China, a culture exhibition in Taian, Shandong Province and book, photo and art exhibitions in Shenyang and Dalian, Liaoning Province and Nanjing, Jiangsu Province between April 12 and 16.

On display at the venues of the events were photos dealing with the exploits of Kim Il Sung, leader Kim Jong Il and Marshal Kim Jong Un.

Also displayed there were their works, and books dealing with their greatness, Kimilsungias and Kimjongilias in full bloom, books, photos and stamps introducing the army and people of the DPRK and art pieces associated with the wisdom and talents of the Korean people.

The Korean film "Grand Celebration of 70th Founding Anniversary of Workers' Party of Korea in Presence of Respected Comrade Kim Jong Un" was shown.

The participants laid floral baskets and bouquets before a portrait of the smiling great leaders and their photos and paid tribute to them.

The mayor of Khabarovsk City, Russia, the minister of Culture of the Khabarovsk Territory Administration and other speakers lauded Kim Il Sung as a veteran statesman in the world who made the immortal contributions to promoting the Korean people's well-being and developing the friendly relations between Russia and the DPRK.

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