Great Party, Rosy Korea

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

The 10 000 People Strong Grand Art Performance Celebrating the 70th Anniversary of the Workers' Party of Korea "Great Party, Rosy Korea" (Korean: 조선로동당창건 70돐경축 1만명대공연 《위대한 당, 찬란한 조선》) was a one-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.

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 People's Artiste 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).

Artistic Program

The performance was divided into two sections, with a total duration of over 3 hours.

Part 1

	Type	Performers	English Title	Korean Title
	Mixed chorus and orchestra		National anthem	애국가
	Female quartet and mixed chorus	Arranged by Chae Ju Hyok	Opening: Glory to our Great Party	서장: 영광을 드리자 위대한 우리 당에
1	Narration	Ri Ji Yong, Paek Sung Ran	Opening Narration	설화
2	Male solo and mixed chorus	People's Actor Kim Sung Yon	Song of Comradeship	동지애의 노래
3	Theatrical display and music	Kim Son Nam, Ri Jong Chon, Hong Yong Hui	The Owner of the Revolution is Our People	혁명의 주인은 우리 인민
4	Dance	Kim Su Mi and 24 others	The Snow Falls	눈이 네란다
4.1	Mixed chorus and orchestra		Song of General Kim Il-sung	김일성 장군의 노래
5	Medley	Arranged by Kim Ho Yun	Song Medley	노래련곡
5.1	Mixed sextet and mixed chorus	Kim Kyong Hui and 5 others	Song of Industrial Founding	산업건국의 노래
5.2	Female chorus and orchestra		Song of Women	녀성의 노래
6	Dance	Choe Hyok Chol and 43 others	May, Month of Victory	승리의 5월
7	Children's chorus and theatrical display	Jong Kum Yong and 198 others	Korean Youth March	소년단행진곡
8	Theatrical display and music	Ri Hyon and 215 others	Song of National Defense	조국보위의 노래
8.1	Theatrical display and music	Choe Sam Suk	On the Road to Decisive Battle	결전의 길로
9	Mixed chorus and orchestra		Song Dedicated to Marshal Kim Il Sung	김일성원수께 드리는 노래
10	Female ongum choir and mixed chorus	Pak Hye Kyong and 29 others	We Started from Scratch	우리는 빈터에서 시작하였네
11	Medley		Song Medley	노래련곡
11.1	Mixed chorus and orchestra		Song of the Cholima Army	천리마대진군의 노래
11.2	Male septet and mixed chorus	Ri Kum Hyok and 7 others	On the Road the Leader Wants Us to Follow	수령님 바라시는 오직 한길에
11.3	Mixed chorus and orchestra		Following the Party Banner	당의 기치 따라
12	Female instrumental ensemble	O Phil Pae and 16 others	We'll Always Remain Loyal to You	대를 이어 충성을 다하렵니다
13	Male quartet and orchestra	Pak Kye Su and 3 others	It's all Thanks to the Great Leader's Care!	수령님 은덕일세
13.1		Pak Kye Su and 3 others	Merry Laughter is in Full Bloom	웃음꽃이 만발했네
14	Female hendectet and orchestra	Choe Kum Hui and 10 others	I'll Remain True with a Single Heart	일편단심 붉은 마음 간직합니다
14.1	Female hendectet and orchestra	Choe Kum Hui and 10 others	Spring Song	봄노래
15	Female solo and mixed chorus	Han Hye Song	Song Dedicated to Comrade Kim Jong Il	김정일 동지께 드리는 노래
15.1	Mixed chorus and orchestra		We will forever go along the road of loyalty!	충성의 한길로 가고가리라
16	Electronic Ensemble	Pochonbo Electronic Ensemble	My Country Full of Hope	행복넘쳐라 나의 조국이여
17	Medley	Kim Kwang Suk	Kim Kwang Suk Medley	김광숙 노래련곡
17.1	Female solo and mixed chorus	Kim Kwang Suk	The Dear Name	친근한 이름
17.2	Female solo and mixed chorus	Kim Kwang Suk	The Loving Smile	사랑의 미소
17.3	Female solo and mixed chorus	Kim Kwang Suk	What Is Life?	생이란 무엇인가
17.4	Female solo and mixed chorus	Kim Kwang Suk	Mother's Thoughts	어머니생각
17.5	Female solo and mixed chorus	Kim Kwang Suk	Golden Apple Trees Planted on Mountains	황금나무 능금나무 산에 심었소
18	Medley	Ri Pun Hui	Ri Pun Hui Medley	리분희 노래련곡
18.1	Female solo and female chorus	Ri Pun Hui	The Voice Calling Me	나를 부르는 소리
18.2	Female solo and female chorus	Ri Pun Hui	We Cannot Live Apart from His Bosom	그 품 떠나 못살아
18.3	Female solo and mixed chorus	Ri Pun Hui	Don't Advance, Night of Pyongyang	지새지 말아다오 평양의 밤아
19	Medley	Kim Jong Nyo	Kim Jong Nyo Medley	김정녀 노래련곡
19.1	Female solo and female chorus	Kim Jong Nyo	Ours Is a Family of Soldiers	우리 집은 군인가정
19.2	Female solo and female chorus	Kim Jong Nyo	Prosperous Arirang	강성부흥아리랑
20	Medley	Yun Hye Yong	Yun Hye Yong Medley	윤혜영 노래련곡
20.1	Female solo	Yun Hye Yong	My Heart Towards the Dear General Star	구름넘어 그리운 장군별님께
20.2	Female solo and female chorus	Yun Hye Yong	Stars Whisper, One, Two, Three	별들이 속삭이네 하나 둘 셋
21	Medley	Jon Hye Yong	Jon Hye Yong Medley	전혜영 노래련곡
21.1	Female solo	Jon Hye Yong	Whistle	휘파람
21.2	Female solo	Jon Hye Yong	Cuckoo	뻐꾸기
21.3	Female solo	Jon Hye Yong	Thinking of the General	장군님생각
21.4	Female solo	Jon Hye Yong	His Solicitude Unforgettable	그 품을 못잊어
22	Medley	Jo Kum Hwa	Jo Kum Hwa Medley	조금화 노래련곡
22.1	Female solo and female chorus	Jo Kum Hwa	Flocks of Wild Geese Flying	기러기떼 날으네
22.2	Female solo	Jo Kum Hwa	Are We Living like in Those Days?	그때처럼 우리가 살고 있는가
22.3	Female solo and female chorus	Jo Kum Hwa	Let's Protect Socialism	사회주의 지키세
23	Medley	Ri Kyong Suk	Ri Kyong Suk Medley	리경숙 노래련곡
23.1	Female solo	Ri Kyong Suk	My Mother	나의 어머니
23.2	Female solo and female chorus	Ri Kyong Suk	Song of Faith and Will	신념과 의지의 찬가
23.3	Female solo and mixed chorus	Ri Kyong Suk	Nice to Meet You	반갑습니다
23.4	Female solo and mixed chorus	Ri Kyong Suk	My Country is the Best	내 나라 제일로 좋아

Part 2

	Type	Performers	English Title	Korean Title
24	Light music ensemble	Wangjaesan Light Music Band	Thunder on Jong Il Peak	정일봉의 우뢰소리
25	Dance	Kim Son Kyong and 475 others	Without a Break	단숨에
26	Trumpet solo and female chorus	Pak Chol Jun	I Look at You and Think	너를 보며 생각하네
27	Medley		Song Medley	노래련곡
27.1	Female solo	O Jong Yun	Frost Flower	하얀 서리꽃
27.2	Female solo	O Jong Yun	Maple Leaves Turn Scarlet	단풍은 붉게 타네
27.3	Female duo and female chorus	O Jong Yun, Hwang Suk Kyong	His Day	그이의 하루
27.4	Female trio and female chorus	O Jong Yun, Hwang Suk Kyong, Kim Sun Hui	Yearning	간절 합니다
27.5	Female solo	Kim Myong Ok	Filial Duty, Korea's Tradition	효성은 조선의 가풍
27.6	Female trio	Kim Sun Hui, Kim Myong Ok, Hwang Suk Kyong	Song of the Three Prides	3대자랑가
27.7	Female quartet and female chorus	Kim Sun Hui and 3 others	Socialism is Ours	사회주의는 우리거야
27.8	Female quintet	Hwang Suk Kyong and 4 others	Believe in Tomorrow	래일을 맏으라
27.9	Female quintet and female chorus	Kim Sun Hui and 4 others	Let's Love Our Motherland	사랑하자 나의 조국
27.10	Female solo and female chorus	Jong Myong Sin	Fog Rises Over Jong Il Peak	정일봉에 안개 흐르네
27.11	Female solo and female chorus	Jong Myong Sin	The General Rides a White Horse	장군님 백마타고 달리신다
28	Dance	Jon Kyong Hui and 12 others	Ring Dance	륜춤
29	Medley		Song Medley	노래련곡
29.1	Female solo and female chorus	Kim Son Hui	Even Sowing Gold Can't Buy Youth	황금을 뿌리여도 청춘은 못사
29.2	Female trio	Kim Song Ok, Kim Ok Sun, Kim Son Hui	Mother's Eyes	어머니 눈빛
29.3	Female duo and female chorus	Kim Song Ok, Kim Ok Sun	Always With Us	언제나 함게 계셨네
29.4	Female solo and female chorus	Hwang Suk Kyong	A Wild Rose's Heart	해당화의 마음
29.5	Female quintet and female chorus	Hwang Suk Kyong and 4 others	Song of Coastal Artillery Women	녀성해안포병의 노래
29.6	Female trio	Kim Song Ok, Jong Sun Nyo, Kim Ok Sun	Thinking of Him	그이만을 생각하네
29.7	Female dectet	Kim Song Ok and 9 others	The General Shortens a Hundred Miles to a Span	장군님 축지법 쓰신다
29.8	Female quintet and female chorus	Jong Sun Nyo and 4 others	Let's Become Satellites of the Sun	태양의 위성이 되자
30	Tap dance	Paek Son Yong and 38 others	Dance of the Land, Air and Sea Services	륙해공군춤
31	Medley	Ryom Chong	Ryom Chong Medley	렴청 노래련곡
31.1	Female solo and female chorus	Ryom Chong	Thunder on Jong Il Peak	정일봉의 우뢰소리
31.2	Female solo and female chorus	Ryom Chong	Fortune of Korea	조선의 행운
31.3	Female solo and female chorus	Ryom Chong	We Live Entrusting Our All to Him	하늘처럼 믿고 삽니다
32	Female solo and mixed chorus	Ryang Un Mi	Moran Hill	모란봉
33	Dance	Ro Mi Song and 35 others	Fan Dance	부체춤
34	Kayagum duet and ensemble	Kyong Nam Chol, Kim Kwang Chol and 60 others	High Haul at the Sea	바다 만풍가
35	Female vocal ensemble and chorus	Kim Myong Sun and 17 others	A Sea of Apples at the Foot of Chol Pass	철령아래 사과바다
36	Dance and music	Hong Jong Guk and 140 others	Rich Harvest Comes to the Chongsan Plain	청산벌에 풍년이 왔네
37	Female quintet and mixed chorus		Cutting Edge Breakthrough	돌파하라 죄점던을
38	Female solo and mixed chorus	Hwang Un Mi	Peace is on Our Bayonets	우리의 총창우에 평화가 있다
39	Male trio and mixed chorus	An Myong Il, Pak Yong Kon, Kwon Chong Song	Appearance of Korea	조선의 모습
40	Mixed chorus and orchestra		Song in Praise of General Kim Jong Un	김정은 장군찬가
41	Mixed chorus and orchestra		We Will Travel One Road Forever	영원히 한길을 가리라
42	Mixed chorus and orchestra		Finale: Glory to Our Great Party	종장: 영광을 드리자 위대한 우리 당에
43	Mixed chorus and orchestra		We Will Go to Mount Paektu	가리라 백두산으로

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.

People's Actress Ryom Chong (center) sings with the Wangjaesan Light Music Band

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. This Q&A was hosted by narrator Kim Jong-il Prize Laureate People's Actress Paek Sung Ran (Korean: 김정일상계관인 인민배우 백승란) and was most likely held during the intermission period. Following this, the interviewees perform a song.

See also

• Arirang Mass Games

External links

• 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"