Great Party, Rosy Korea

The 10 000 People Strong Grand Art Performance Celebrating the 70th Anniversary of the Workers' Party of Korea "Great Party, Rosy Korea"[1] (Korean: 조선로동당창건 70돐경축 1만명대공연 《위대한 당, 찬란한 조선》[2]) was a once off artistic performance held on the 11th of October 2015 in celebration of the 70th anniversary of the ruling Workers' Party of Korea. The performance was originally meant to be hosted on the evening of the 10th of October, however, this was moved back a day due to wet weather.[3]

Great Party, Rosy Korea 위대한 당, 찬란한 조선
Genre	Artistic Performance
Date(s)	11th October 2015
Frequency	Once-off
Venue	Taedong River, Kim Il-sung Square
Location(s)	Pyongyang, North Korea
Country	North Korea

The performance was held on a large floating stage in the middle of the Taedong River with the Tower of the Juche Idea as its backdrop. The audience was seating along the steps of the river as well as on seating in Kim Il-sung Square. The large stage was decorated with a large red flag baring the hammer, sickle and writing brush of the Workers' Party as well as a large LED display. On ether side of the stage, multi-colour dancing fountains

The show was directed by Peoples' Artist Ryang Chang-nam (Korean: 인민예술가 량창남) and was produced by O Yong-cheol, O Hung-chol and Ri Yun-ho (Korean: 오영철, 오훙철, 리윤호). The business team consisted of Department Director at the Ministry of Culture Kwon Hyok-bong (Korean: 권혁봉), Kim Hak-sun (Korean: 김학순) and Peoples' Artist Ryang Chang-nam (Korean: 인민예술가 량창남).[4]

Artistic Program

The performance was dived into two sections, with a total duration of over 3 hours.[1]

Part 1

National Anthem (Korean: 애국가)

Opening: Glory to our Great Party (Korean: 서장: 영광을 드리자 위대한 우리 당에)

1. Opening Narration (Korean: 설화)
2. Song of Comradeship (Korean: 동지애의 노래)
3. The owner of the revolution is our people (Korean: 혁명의 주인은 우리 인민)
4. Snow Falls (눈이 네란다)
   1. Song of General Kim Il-sung (Korean: 김일성장군의 노래)
5. Song Medley (노래련곡)
   1. Song of Industrial Founding (Korean: 산업건국의 노래)
   2. Song of Women (Korean: 냐상 의 노레)
6. May, Month of Victory (Korean: 승리의 5월)
7. Korean Youth March (Korean: 소년단행진곡)
8. Song of National Defense (Korean: 조국보위의 노래)
   1. On the Road to a Decisive Battle (Korean: 결전의 길로)
9. Song dedicated to Marshal Kim Il-sung (Korean: 김일성원수께 드리는 노래)
10. We started from scratch (Korean: 우리는 빈터에서 시작하였네)
11. Song Medley (Korean: 노래련곡)
    1. Song of the Cholima Army (Korean: 천리마대진군의 노래)
    2. On the road the Leader wants us to follow (Korean: 수령님 바라시는 오직 한길에)
    3. Following the Party Banner (Korean: 당의 기치 따라)
12. We'll always remain loyal to you (Korean: 대를 이어 충성을 다하렵니다)
13. It's all thanks to the Great Leader's care! (Korean: 수령님 은덕일세)
    1. Merry Laughter is in Full Bloom (Korean: 웃음꽃이 만발했네)
14. I'll Remain True with a Single Heart (Korean: 일편단심 붉은 마음 간직합니다)
    1. Spring Song (Korean: 봄노래)
15. Song dedicated to Comrade Kim Jong-il (Korean: 김정일동지께 드리는 노래)
    1. We will forever go along the road of loyalty! (Korean: 충성의 한길로 가고가리라)
16. Pochonbo Electronic Ensemble Introduction (My Country Full of Hope (Korean: 행복넘쳐라 나의 조국이여))
17. Kim Kwang-suk Medley (Korean: 김광숙 노래련곡)
    1. The Dear Name (Korean: 친근한 이름)
    2. The Loving Smile (Korean: 사랑의 미소)
    3. What Is Life? (Korean: 생이란 무엇인가)
    4. Golden Apple Trees Planted on the Mountains (Korean: 황금나무 능금나무 산에 심었소)
18. Ri Pun-hi Medley (Korean: 리분희 노래련곡)
    1. The Voice Calling Me (Korean: 나를 부르는 소리)
    2. We Cannot Live Apart from His Bosom (Korean: 그 품 떠나 못살아)
    3. Do not advance night of Pyongyang (Korean: 지새지 말아다오 평양의 밤아)
19. Kim Jong-nyo Medley (Korean: 김정녀 노래련곡)
    1. Ours Is a Family of Soldiers (Korean: 우리 집은 군인가정)
    2. Prosperous Arirang (Korean: 강성부흥아리랑)
20. Yun He-yong(Korean: 윤혜영 노래련곡)
    1. My Heart Towards the Dear General Star (Korean: 구름넘어 그리운 장군별님께)
    2. Stars Whisper, One, Two, Three (Korean: 별들이 속삭이네 하나 둘 셋)
21. Jeon Hye-yong Medley (Korean: 전혜영 노래련곡)
    1. Whistle (Korean: 휘파람)
    2. Cuckoo (Korean: 뻐꾸기)
    3. Thinking of the General (Korean: 장군님생각)
    4. His Solicitude Unforgettable (Korean: 그 품을 못잊어)
22. Jo Kum-hwa Medley (Korean: 조금화 노래련곡)
    1. Flocks of Wild Geese Flying (Korean: 기러기떼 날으네)
    2. Are we living like in those days? (Korean: 그때처럼 우리가 살고 있는가)
    3. Let's protect Socialism (Korean: 사회주의 지키세)
23. Ri Kyong Suk Medley (Korean: 리경숙 노래련곡)
    1. My Mother (Korean: 나의 어머니)
    2. Song of Faith and Will (Korean: 신념과 의지의 찬가)
    3. Nice to meet you (Korean: 반갑습니다)
    4. My Country is the Best (Korean: 내 나라 제일로 좋아)

Part 2

Audience

Attendance

The performance "Great Party, Rosy Korea" was attended by the then President of the Presidium of the Supreme People's Assembly Kim Yong-nam (Korean: 김영남) and the then Premier Pak Pong-ju (Korean: 박봉주), as well as key Party and state leaders. In addition to this, many delegations from various countries, foreign ministers from international organisations and foundations, foreign ambassadors and foreign guests were all invited to the performance along with members from the General Association of Korean Residents in Japan (the Chongryon) (Korean: 총련) and the chief of the Pyongyang mission of the Anti-Imperialist National Democratic Front.[5]

Television

The performance was broadcast on the state television station Korean Central Television a week or so after the performance. The reason for this delay was most likely the fact that the concert was never carried live to TV, but, instead was edited from multiple recordings of the concert including the rehearsal and debut. Unlike the DVD version, the television broadcast was instead split into two distinct sections; separated by a question and answer segment with those who recollect memories of the history of the Party.[6][7] This Q&A was hosted by narrator Kim Jong-il Prize Peoples' Artist Pek Sung-ran (Korean: 김정일상계관인 인민배우 백승란) and was most likely held during the intermission period. Following this, the interviewees perform a song.[7]

See also

• Grand Evening Gala for the 65th Anniversary of the Founding of the Worker's Party of Korea "Let's Prosper in the Era of the Worker's Party"
• Arirang Mass Games

Reference List

1. NK Media (8 January 2017). "Great Party, Rosy Korea". YouTube. Retrieved 31 May 2020.
2. "조선로동당창건 70돐경축 1만명대공연 《위대한 당, 찬란한 조선》성황리에 진행". 우리민족끼리. 13 October 2015. Retrieved 31 May 2020.
3. Ripley, Will (13 October 2015). "Backstory: N. Korea's big concert weekend". CNN'. Retrieved 31 May 2020.
4. 조선로동당창건 70돐경축 1만명대공연 《위대한 당, 찬란한 조선》공연종목. Pyongyang. 2015. pp. 상무성원들.
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6. elufatv (28 October 2015). "조선로동당창건 70돐경축 1만명 대공연《위대한 당, 찬란한 조선》제2부". YouTube. Retrieved 31 May 2020.
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