Pyongyang, April 16 (KCNA) -- All the people in the DPRK celebrated the 113th birth anniversary of President Kim Il Sung with joy.

An endless stream of the people visited the Kumsusan Palace of the Sun, the sacred temple of Juche, where President Kim Il Sung and Chairman Kim Jong Il lie in state.

At the plaza of the Kumsusan Palace of the Sun, working people, youth and students paid the highest tribute to the President and the Chairman.

Officials, working people, service personnel, youth and students laid flower baskets, bouquets and flowers before the statues of the President and the Chairman on Mansu Hill and other parts of the country.

Masses visited the President's birthplace (old home) at Mangyongdae and cherished how greatly they were blessed with the illustrious leader.

Children and primary school pupils across the country received gifts on the occasion of the April spring holiday.

Looking round the photo exhibition venues in the capital city and all provinces (municipalities), the visitors cherished the conviction that the glory of our country would shine forever under the guidance of the respected Comrade Kim Jong Un.

Performances were given in Pyongyang and other parts of the country to celebrate the Day of the Sun, and the joy and excitement overflowed at dancing parties of youth and students and working people across the country.

Laugh of working people, youth and students were heard at the Munsu Water Park, the Natural History Museum and other cultural and leisure centers.

Songhwa, Hwasong and Rimhung streets and other streets in the capital city were decorated with spectacular electric light, adding a festive mood.

The public catering establishments gave pleasure to the people with special holiday service. -0-