They visited the Kumsusan Palace of the Sun, the highest temple of Juche, to paid tribute to President Kim Il Sung and leader Kim Jong Il.

Servicepersons, civilians of various circles and school youth and children across the country laid floral baskets and bouquets at the statues of the great leaders and their smiling portraits.

Celebration art performances were given with splendor in Pyongyang and provinces.

Dancing parties of youths and students and members of the women's union were staged to rev up the festive atmosphere.