Day of the Sun celebrations
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Day of the Sun celebrations are North Korea’s annual nationwide festivities honoring the birth of founding leader Kim Il-sung, marked by large-scale parades, performances, and mass gatherings.
Statements (48)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
national holiday observance
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public celebration ⓘ |
| activities |
cultural and artistic performances
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distribution of special food rations ⓘ laying wreaths at Kim Il-sung statues ⓘ organizing loyalty rallies ⓘ visiting Kim Il-sung’s birthplace ⓘ |
| alsoKnownAs |
Day of the Sun
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Taeyangjeol NERFINISHED ⓘ 태양절 NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| associatedWith |
Juche ideology
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Kimilsungia flower exhibitions NERFINISHED ⓘ cult of personality of Kim Il-sung ⓘ |
| began | after Kim Il-sung’s death in 1994 as a formal national observance ⓘ |
| commemorates | birth of Kim Il-sung ⓘ |
| country | North Korea ⓘ |
| date | 15 April ⓘ |
| features |
fireworks displays
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floral tributes ⓘ mass dances ⓘ mass games-style performances ⓘ mass gatherings in Pyongyang ⓘ military parades ⓘ orchestral performances ⓘ political rallies ⓘ |
| frequency | annual ⓘ |
| honors | Kim Il-sung NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| ideologicalContext | personality cult of the Kim family ⓘ |
| keyLocation |
Kumsusan Palace of the Sun
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Mansudae Grand Monument NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| legalStatus | official public holiday in North Korea ⓘ |
| mainVenue | Pyongyang NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| mediaCoverageBy |
Korean Central News Agency
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Korean Central Television NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| observedBy |
Korean People's Army
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Korean Workers' Party NERFINISHED ⓘ citizens of North Korea ⓘ |
| organizedBy |
Government of North Korea
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Workers' Party of Korea NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| relatedHoliday | Day of the Shining Star celebrations NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| religiousAffiliation | none ⓘ |
| scope | nationwide ⓘ |
| significance | most important national holiday in North Korea ⓘ |
| typeOfHoliday |
leader’s birthday holiday
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political holiday ⓘ |
| usedFor |
demonstrating regime unity
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political propaganda ⓘ showcasing military strength ⓘ |
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