Aged People in DPRK Celebrate Int'l Day of Older Persons

Pyongyang, October 2 (KCNA) -- Aged people across the DPRK greeted International Day of Older Persons with pleasure.

On the day, art performances and sports games were held in the capital city of Pyongyang and other parts of the country and public catering establishments gave pleasure to aged people with sincere service.

Officials of the Party and power organs and relevant units in the capital city enjoyed a music and dance performance of the National Folk Art Troupe at the Ponghwa Art Theatre, together with war veterans, persons of merit and other aged people.

Officials of government organs at all levels in the city visited homes for the aged to congratulate them and inquire about their life and health.

Meanwhile, sports and amusement games of the aged were held at cultural recreation grounds in the city.

Okryu Restaurant and other public catering establishments added pleasure to the aged with sincere service.

Aged people across the country enjoyed the day through diverse cultural and emotional life. -0-