Both banks of the River Taedong centering around Kim Il Sung Square and the Tower of the Juche Idea were crowded with people from all walks of life and school youth and students in Thursday evening to see the fireworks.

At 19:00, fireworks were displayed amid the playing of song "Ode to Comrade Kim Jong Il".

Watching the fireworks, the masses recollected the career of Kim Jong Il who performed immortal exploits for the country.

Amid the playing of "Thunder over Jong Il Peak" and other songs, multi-color fireworks were displayed in the nocturnal sky over Pyongyang, revving up the festive atmosphere.