Pyongyang Celebrating Late Kim Il Sung's Birthday

PYONGYANG, NORTH KOREA – APR. 14: Celebrations for the late former leader's birthday are underway in North Korea's capital Pyongyang as numerous art and sports events are also held. Decorations and slogans are set up by the residents in many places around the city for the Sun Festival on April 15 which commemorates the birthday of late Kim Il Sung, grandfather of current leader Kim Jong Un. In one event, many pots of orchid flower, called Kim Il Sung's flower, were exhibited. The orchid was originally donated in 1965 from then Indonesian President Sukarno during his visit to North Korea. Lady Devi, a Japan-born the third wife of Sukarno attended the orchid event to commemorate the 50th anniversary since Sukarno presented the flower to Kim. Lady Devi said she visited Pyongyang for the first time in three years. She said she was surprised to see new modern buildings are emerging, the number of cars has also grown, and many clean taxis are in service.
PYONGYANG, NORTH KOREA – APR. 14: Celebrations for the late former leader's birthday are underway in North Korea's capital Pyongyang as numerous art and sports events are also held. Decorations and slogans are set up by the residents in many places around the city for the Sun Festival on April 15 which commemorates the birthday of late Kim Il Sung, grandfather of current leader Kim Jong Un. In one event, many pots of orchid flower, called Kim Il Sung's flower, were exhibited. The orchid was originally donated in 1965 from then Indonesian President Sukarno during his visit to North Korea. Lady Devi, a Japan-born the third wife of Sukarno attended the orchid event to commemorate the 50th anniversary since Sukarno presented the flower to Kim. Lady Devi said she visited Pyongyang for the first time in three years. She said she was surprised to see new modern buildings are emerging, the number of cars has also grown, and many clean taxis are in service.
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