Pyongyang, October 2 (KCNA) -- Old persons in the DPRK greeted International Day of Older Persons with joy.

Congratulatory performances and sports and amusements contests took place in Pyongyang Municipality and other parts of the country, together with specific service at public catering and welfare service establishments.

Old persons, including war veterans and meritorious persons in the municipality, enjoyed an opera "Eternal Victors" at the Pyongyang Grand Theatre.

Old people from flood-hit areas, who are staying in Pyongyang under the loving care of the Workers' Party of Korea and the state, spent a pleasant time on International Day of Older Persons.

Public catering establishments, including Okryu, Chongryu and Hyangmanru restaurants, served various kinds of dishes to old persons.

The old people in different parts of the country enjoyed the day through diverse cultural and emotional life. -0-