North Korea celebrates the Day of the Shining Star to honor a former leader
North Korea marks the birth of its former leader Kim Jong Il with the Day of the Shining Star, a national holiday defined by synchronized swimming and massive floral displays.
The Day of the Shining Star is one of the most significant public holidays in North Korea, commemorating the birth of the late leader Kim Jong Il. Observed annually on February 16, the day features elaborate military parades, mass gymnastics, and exhibitions of 'Kimjongilia,' a hybrid begonia bred specifically to bloom on this anniversary.
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