The masses, entering the park of the plaza of the Kumsusan Palace of the Sun, the sacred temple of Juche, made bows to the mosaics depicting smiling President Kim Il Sung and Chairman Kim Jong Il.

Working people and service personnel visited the statues of the great leaders and the mosaics depicting their smiling images on Mansu Hill and in other parts of the country before paying tribute to them.

Colorful art performances were given in Pyongyang and local areas on the New Year.

Public catering establishments across the country were enlivened with holiday service.