Party General Secretary Tô Lâm was treated to a musical show by the pupils at Kyongsang kindergarten during his visit on October 9. — VNA/VNS Photo

PYONGYANG — Party General Secretary Tô Lâm and his entourage visited Kyongsang kindergarten and a classroom named after President Hồ Chí Minh on Thursday (local time), as part of their ongoing state visit to the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK).

The delegation was treated to a music show by pupils, with traditional folk songs celebrating Việt Nam–DPRK ties, love for the homeland, and a solo piano performance.

On this occasion, General Secretary Lâm presented gifts to the kindergarten’s teachers and pupils.

Founded in 1954, Kyongsang kindergarten began as a standard educational establishment before transforming in the late 1970s into a specialised music school for gifted children. Its seasoned teachers, many with 40 years of experience, teach at the school and scout musical talent across other DPRK schools.

The kindergarten enjoys special support from DPRK leaders, with multiple visits by Kim Jong Un, General Secretary of the Workers’ Party of Korea (WPK) and President of State Affairs. Many of its students have earned top honours in international competitions.

Party General Secretary Tô Lâm visited Kyongsang kindergarten on October 9. — VNA/VNS Photo

Kyongsang maintains strong ties with the Việt Nam–DPRK Friendship Kindergarten, a gift from the DPRK Government to Việt Nam in 1978. In 2010, the Vietnamese kindergarten sent 100 winter coats to Kyongsang. A cooperation agreement, signed in 2011 during a Việt Nam–DPRK Friendship Association delegation's visit, led to the establishment of a classroom named after President Hồ Chí Minh.

During a DPRK–Việt Nam Friendship Association delegation’s visit to Việt Nam on March 27, 2019, the two kindergartens co-hosted a cultural exchange event.

Kim Jong Un, General Secretary of the Workers’ Party of Korea (WPK) and President of State Affairs, General Secretary Tô Lâm, and other world leaders at the music show celebrating the WPK’s 80th founding anniversary on October 9 in Pyongyang. — VNA/VNS Photo

Later in the evening, General Secretary Lâm, General Sectary Kim, together with other foreign delegations from Laos, China, and Russia – headed by Laos' President Thongloun Sisoulith, Chinese Premier Li Qiang, and Chairman of the United Russia Party and Deputy Chairman of the Security Council of the Russian Federation Dmitry Medvedev, respectively – attended a music show celebrating the WPK’s 80th founding anniversary.

The show celebrated the WPK’s eight-decade achievements with elaborate art and gymnastic displays honouring the nation, its founders, and current leaders. Tens of thousands of spectators used coloured placards to create vast mosaic backdrops, complemented by fireworks, music, and dance.

The music show celebrating the WPK’s 80th founding anniversary was held on October 9 in Pyongyang. — VNA/VNS Photo

Earlier the same day, the Vietnamese Party chief attended a state banquet hosted by WPK General Secretary and President of State Affairs Kim. — VNA/VNS

Kim Jong Un, General Secretary of the Workers’ Party of Korea (WPK) and President of State Affairs, and General Secretary Tô Lâm at the State banquet in honour of the Vietnamese leader. — VNA/VNS Photo