Having had lunch and then joined locals in the Moranbong Youth Park for a walk and a picnic we were all feeling a little lethargic. What better way to work it of than have a dance.
Not known for doing things in small measure, when North Koreans dance they like to do it on a grand scale and on national holidays they regularly engage in organised Mass Dances.
These are rather amazing shows. Thousands take to the streets or rather large squares and dance. Most, though not all of these, mass dances are organised events such at the one we attended in the large square in front of the the Monument to the Foundation of the Worker’s Party, held to celebrate the 102nd anniversary of the birth of Kim Il-sung founder and Eternal President of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea. The Monument provided a stunning backdrop for the dancing on a gorgeous afternoon.
In terms of style the dancing (while mixed) it is probably best aligned with line dancing and what an amazing sight it is to see thousands of people move in perfect step. Without the ability to look down on the dancing it was impossible to get a picture portraying the immensity of this event. You can however get a feel for it and see from my images that the ladies are beautifully attired in national dress while the men dress in a more simple black and white.
Men no longer wear traditional dress in North Korea. While we only attended for about half an hour I think the dancing lasted for at least a couple of hours – pretty much non stop.
They had no problem with, and indeed encouraged, us joining in even though things got a little messy in terms of keeping in step when we did.
This blog entry is one of a group (loop) of entries on my trip to Pyongyang. I suggest you continue with my next entry – Monument to the Foundation of the Workers’ Party – or to start the loop at the beginning go to – Pyongyang – A Capital City Unlike any Other.
The Rambling Wombat 
So colourful!
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