Extravaganza “Arirang” Closes

Extravaganza "Arirang" Closes

Pyongyang, September 30 (KCNA) — The grand gymnastic and artistic performance “Arirang”, winner of Kim Il Sung Prize, closed on Monday. It was open on July 22 on the occasion of the 60th anniversary of the victory in the great Fatherland Liberation War.

It was watched by at least 1.3 million people from all walks of life, overseas Koreans and foreign guests.

The extravaganza staged this significant year with splendor made a fresh representation of the exploits President Kim Il Sung performed by leading the war to victory and the Songun leadership feats performed by leader Kim Jong Il and the stirring reality of the DPRK where all people are ushering in a new era of great prosperity under the leadership of Marshal Kim Jong Un.

It was a perfect combination of music and dances rich in national flavor and high in artistry, gymnastics and acrobatics, ever-changing background, effect of multi-color lighting, fireworks, etc. This splendid extravaganza vividly showcased the daily efflorescing Juche art. -0-