They visited the Kumsusan Palace of the Sun where President Kim Il Sung and leader Kim Jong Il lie in state.

Servicepersons, working people of various circles and school youth and children paid high tribute to the statues of the great leaders on Mansu Hill of Pyongyang and other different parts of the country.

Celebration performances were given in Pyongyang and local areas.

Schoolchildren gave New Year's performances in every province. And they enjoyed the New Year's Day, playing folk games.

Public catering establishments in the country were packed with visitors.