DPRK People Enjoy Full Moon Day

Full Moon Day, which falls on February 24 this year, is one of the traditional holidays for the Koreans. People in the Democratic People's Republic of Korea enjoyed the day pleasantly. Restaurants throughout the country, including Okryu and Chongryu restaurants in Pyongyang and Sinhung Restaurant in Hamhung, served varieties of special national dishes. People took noodles and dishes made of nine kinds of dried edible herbs, while playing such folklore amusement games as Korean chess and yut-game with family members, relatives and neighbors. As it is getting dark, citizens are seen enjoying the first full moon on Moran Hill and banks of the River Taedong in Pyongyang, Inphung Pavilion in Kanggye, Yaksandongdae in Nyongbyon and other scenic spots of the country.

Mother′s Day Celebrated in DPRK

Mother's Day (Nov. 16) is celebrated in the Democratic People's Republic of Korea. Put up in the streets of Pyongyang are posters in celebration of the holiday while large-sized electronic displays show programs for the mothers.

Children and young men are seen carrying bouquets for their mothers and teachers. Flower shops and stalls, bookstores and greeting card and souvenir shops are crowded with visitors.

Ri Son Mi, a Pyongyang citizen, saying:

"I am going to present this bouquet to my mother in celebration of Mother's Day."

Ri Hyon Il, a student of Kim Chaek University of Technology, saying:

"My mother is very meticulous, and she has shown deep care for my growth. In fact, sound development of family and society as well as the bright future of the nation are unthinkable without the mothers' role. So, I'd love to present this bouquet to my mother."