National Flag-hoisting Ceremony Marks New Year
National Flag-hoisting Ceremony Marks New Year
A national flag-hoisting ceremony was solemnly held at
The square was crowded with Pyongyangites to greet the moment when the national flag would be hoisted.
At 00:00 sharp, a bell tolled the start of the New Year and melodies of the immortal revolutionary hymns "Song of General
Exemplary workers, farmers, intellectuals, young people and students of the capital city solemnly spread out the flag of the DPRK and it was slowly hoisted up amid the playing of the national anthem of the DPRK.
At this significant moment, everyone paid their respects to the national flag.
Gorgeous fireworks were displayed in the nocturnal sky over Pyongyang along with the fluttering flag of the Republic, adding to the festive mood.
Rodong Sinmun