First Full Moon Day Observed in DPRK
All the people in the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea(DPRK) observed the first full moon day (January 15th of the lunar calendar), a folk holiday.The first full moon day is the 5th of February this year by the solar calendar.
Greeting this day, performances were given by national famous art troupes.The Munsu Water Park, the People’s Open-air Ice Rink and other leisure complexes were crowded with people full of joy and optimism.Every home was filled with happy laughter of people who enjoyed themselves playing Korean chess and yut-game (Korean Folk Game). At the same time, housewives prepared various national dishes including boiled rice admixed with four other staple cereals and nine kinds of dried herbs.At night, scenes of enjoying the full moon were seen in different parts of the capital city and local areas.The people across the country enjoyed the holiday, wishing good health to the respected ComradeKim Jong Un and hoping for prosperity of the country and happiness of each family.
