Many people visited the plaza of the Kumsusan Palace of the Sun, the sacred temple of Juche, where President Kim Il Sung and leader Kim Jong Il lie in state.

They made bows before the portraits of the smiling great leaders at the plaza.

Service personnel, working people and school youth and children visited the statues and portraits of the smiling great leaders in their residential areas, deeply recollecting the revolutionary careers of the great leaders.

Colorful performances were given in Pyongyang and local areas to gorgeously celebrate the holiday.

Concert, music and dance performance, revolutionary opera, revolutionary drama, circus and jugglery were presented in Pyongyang.

Art performances were given by officials, artistes, working people, women's union members and youth and students in all provinces.

Youth and students across the country presented dancing parties to add festive atmosphere.