The visiting Chinese art troupe gave a performance for guests of honor at the Mansudae Art Theatre in Pongyang on Sept. 10. Among the audience were Kim Yong Nam, Yang Hyong Sop, Kim Kuk Thae and other senior party and state officials. Head of the Chinese art troupe Tian Junli and staff members of the Chinese embassy here were also among the audience.

The art troupe is made up of many first class artistes and international and national concours winners of the Chinese national art organizations that gave a special art performance in honor of leader Kim Jong Il during his unofficial visit to China in April.

A male solo "Sing, the Fork from which the Road to the Mangyongdae Branches off" and other numbers sang high praises of the immortal exploits performed by President Kim Il Sung who led the anti-Japanese revolutionary struggle to victory, thus achieving the historic cause of national liberation, and built a powerful socialist country, independent, self-supporting and self-reliant in national defence, on this land.

Through their male solo "A Soldier Is Always Near the General", a female solo "Red Flowers of Revolution in Full Bloom" and other Korean songs the Chinese artistes reflected the firm support and solidarity of the Chinese people to the Korean army and people in their efforts to bring about a high watermark of national prosperity under the Songun leadership of Kim Jong Il.

They also presented dance "Lotus Dance," mixed duet "We Drink Toast for Sake of Motherland" and other numbers reflecting the noble spiritual world of the Chinese people and the traditional lifestyle of different nationalities and famous dances of the world, beautifully decorating the stage.

The performance was acclaimed by the audience for its great ideological value, the artistes' rich emotion and a high level of representation and perfect ensemble.

A floral basket was presented to them in congratulation of their successful performance.

Source: KCNA