It was attended by more than 60 famous art troupes and artistes from some 30 countries.

The artistes of the Chinese Dongfang music group, the Academy Ensemble of the National Guard of the Russian Federation and the Song and Dance Ensemble of the Mongolian Army passionately sang the immortal revolutionary hymns of the DPRK "Song of General Kim Il Sung", "Song of General Kim Jong Il" and "Ode to General Kim Jong Un".

Vietnamese and Russian artistes sang such songs as "Cantata to Marshal Kim Il Sung" and "Ardent Desire" to highly praise the peerlessly great men for making distinguished contributions to developing the friendly relations among countries through their energetic external activities.

The world-famous Chelyabinsk State Ural Dance Group of Russia, the Austrian Janoska instrumental ensemble composed of international concours winners who are family members, and a Singaporean popular singer reflected their friendship with the Korean people in dance "Floral Basket of Friendship", piano quartet "selection of famous songs" and male solo "Arirang" respectively.

A Cuban soloist and a Russian guitarist deeply impressed the audience with a Korean song "We Long for You" and foreign songs.

The State Academy Beryozka Dancing Troupe of Russia Named after N.S. Nadezhdina vividly depicted the Russian people's patriotism, optimistic life and the beauty of Russia's nature through dances "White Birch" and "Cabmen".

The grand acrobatic drama "Railway Hero" and other physical acrobatics given by Chinese, Russian and Mongolian acrobats greatly excited the audience.

The mixed chorus and dance "Let's Sing and Dance" and the male solo "Country Is Marshal" performed by an art troupe of Koreans in Japan represented the unshakable faith of the officials of the General Association of Korean Residents in Japan and other compatriots in Japan to follow the road of patriotism only.

The dance "Jaengang dance", jangsaenap solo "Hot Wind" and a female folksong solo performed by an art troupe of Koreans in China revved up the festive mood.

The successful festival marking the Day of the Sun, the birth anniversary of President Kim Il Sung, encouraged the Korean people and helped deepen the friendly feelings among foreign artistes.

The Festival Organizing Committee decided to post the appraisal results on the website "Korean Art" and other websites.