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

The visitors made a bow before the portraits of smiling Kim Il Sung and Kim Jong Il at the palace forecourt.

Working people, youth and schoolchildren, servicepersons visited the statues of the great leaders on Mansu Hill and in other parts of the country to pay homage to them.

A sea of flowers in praise of the great man was presented at the venues of the 23rd Kimjongilia Festival and similar provincial festivals.

Colorful art performances were given at theatres here and across the country.

Many pupils across the country had admission ceremonies to the Korean Children's Union.

Art performances were given at industrial establishment and on farms.

In Pyongyang sports games took place to rev up the festive mood.

Pyongyangites enjoyed the holiday at the Mangyongdae Amusement Park, the Munsu Water Park, the Central Zoo and the Natural History Museum.