North Korea It seems to be organizing a Gymnastics show To commemorate the 80 anniversary of the Foundation of the Workers Partynext October 10 ,. It would be the First event of this type in five yearsmarking a return of one of the most emblematic expressions of the North Korean regime.
Satellite images captured Wednesday by the Copernicus Data Space Ecosystem program of the European Union show a Clear rectangular object covering the field of the first of May firston the island of Rungna in Pyongyang. A day before, the area was covered with grass, which suggests the recent installation of a Protective Canvascommonly used during mass games preparations.
These shows, which can mobilize until 100,000 artistsThey combine synchronized gymnastics, dance and choreographies with human posters, and are usually held on key dates of the political calendar. The preparations begin months in advance, although this year they seem to have started about 20 days in advance with respect to previous occasions.
The last event of this type, ‘The Great Orientation’was carried out in 2020 to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the party. Before, leaders such as former South Korean president Moon Jae-in and Chinese president Xi Jinping attended similar presentations.
Analysts consider that the regime could take advantage of this celebration to show its close relationship with Russia and project one image of greater international relevance in the midst of growing military ties between the two countries.
