A lot of people visited the Kumsusan Palace of the Sun, the sacred temple of Juche where President Kim Il Sung and Chairman Kim Jong Il lie in state.

They paid tributes to the portraits of the smiling great leaders at the plaza of the palace.

Working people, youth and students and service personnel of the People's Army visited the statues of Kim Il Sung and Kim Jong Il on Mansu Hill and their statues and mosaics depicting their smiling images in other parts of the country to pay tribute to them.

Many people visited the venue of the 21st Kimilsungia Festival and venues of Kimilsungia exhibitions going on in every provincial site.

Colorful performances could be seen at theatres and outdoor places across the country.

A concert was given by the Samjiyon Orchestra at its theatre to celebrate the Day of the Sun.

Artistes of the National Symphony Orchestra gave a concert at the Moranbong Theatre.

Outdoor performances were arranged by artistes of the Phibada Opera Troupe and the National Folk Art Troupe in front of the Pyongyang Grand Theatre and the Three-Revolution Exhibition House.

A combined circus show by the acrobats of the National Acrobatic Troupe at the Pyongyang Circus Theater delighted working people, youth and students.

Celebration performances were also given across the country.

Many schoolchildren joined the Korean Children's Union.

And sports games took place in Pyongyang, adding festive mood to the Day of the Sun.