Picturing North Korea staged a military parade in the capital, Pyongyang, on Sunday to mark 70 years since the nation’s founding. From performing a fan dance to mark the anniversary to young girls who go through a routine with hoops, these photos will give you thrills.
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Performing a fan dance to mark 70th anniversary of foundation of North Korea.
Photograph: Alexander Demianchuk/TASS
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, bottom left, waves as he attends the “Glorious Country” mass games.
Photograph: Ng Han Guan/AP
An actor raises the North Korean national flag during a segment depicting the founding of the country.
Photograph: Ng Han Guan/AP
Dancers dressed as flowers perform during the celebrations.
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Military band members perform in the Arirang Mass games.
Photograph: How Hwee Young/EPA
Women emerge from oyster shells during the Arirang Mass games.
Photograph: How Hwee Young/EPA
Performers take part in the Arirang Mass Games marking the 70th anniversary of the foundation of North Korea.
Photograph: Alexander Demianchuk/TASS
A portrait of the late North Korean leader Kim Jong Il is formed during the “Glorious Country” mass games pert of the 70th anniversary events.
Photograph: Ng Han Guan/AP
A patriotic display of waving the national flag.
Photograph: Alexander Demianchuk/TASS
Young girls go through a routine with hoops.
Photograph: Kin Cheung/AP