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Dancing Maidens at the Arirang Mass Games
Young North Korean maidens dancing in an orchard…… and then the nightmare begins! Related articles Arirang Mass Games Taekwondo (josephferrispics.wordpress.com) The Arirang Festival Mass Games...
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Reunion With a Friend
One of the best things about returning to North Korea was meeting up with the friends I made on my first visit. Below I get a hug from one of the singing waitresses that I danced with during the 2011...
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North Korean Panda Bears Dance on Kim Il Sung’s Birthday
Young girls dressed in panda bear costumes relax between performances for foreigners at a folk fair held on the Day of the Sun, the April 15th, 2012 celebrations to honor the 100th year birthday of...
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North Korean Children’s Nearly Unbelievable Performances
I am here to apologize for my lack attention to this blog as of late. I have been super busy with my duties as Chief Mate during short oceanographic research expeditions, hectic in port ship...
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Mangyongdae Children’s Palace
The Mangyongdae Children’s Palace; a place for children of the privileged elite to spend time after school practicing sports, art, folk dance and music – and of course, show it all off with military...
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More photos from the Mangyongdae Children’s Palace
Gymnasts, dancers, and little stars perform at the Mangyongdae Children’s Palace: The Mangyongdae Children’s Palace; a place for children of the privileged elite to spend time after school practicing...
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Dancing and Singing Waitresses of the Pyongyang Lamb BBQ Restaurant
My look behind the scenes of the DPRK tourist experience wouldn’t be complete without introducing the famous singing and dancing waitresses of the Pyongyang lamb BBQ restaurant. The girls are also...
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North Korean Nuclear Program
Top North Korean scientists split the atom – photo by Joseph A Ferris III
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Super Cute Kindergarten Performance
Chongjin City kindergarten performance – photo by Joseph A Ferris III
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Chongjin Kindergarten Performance
With all the colors and adorable costumes, the Chongjin City kindergarten performance is my favorite student’s show in North Korea. Below are photos from my April 2013 Chongjin kindergarten visit:...
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