Mencius Moldbugman on Twitter: "The Day of the Sun was completed by a dinner on an old fashioned river boat which was delightfully kitsch inside. Even the uniforms of the waitresses were a joy.… https://t.co/GVPkdNmOO6"

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Mencius Moldbugman‏ @moldbugman Apr 19

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Korean women heading to pay their respects. Inside the palace, all visitors (including us) have to bow three times to the bodies of the Great Leaders. No talking is allowed.pic.twitter.com/b6YJvmoD7u

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Mencius Moldbugman‏ @moldbugman Apr 19

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The front of the palace. These were once Kim Il Sung’s offices, now they are a temple to the Kims.pic.twitter.com/vNCWsHkwET

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Mencius Moldbugman‏ @moldbugman Apr 19

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People from all over North Korea come for the Day of the Sun. Kim Jong Il also has his own day in February: The Day of the Shining Star. Officially though, neither of them are dead. They both remain President and Chairman of North Korea for eternity.pic.twitter.com/g7arPkIfjl

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Mencius Moldbugman‏ @moldbugman Apr 19

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We were then taken to boring exhibitions of the Kimilsungia flower named after the eternal President. Here is a rare photo of him when young where you can see the close resemblance he has with his grandson.pic.twitter.com/VKDUHOzjq1

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Mencius Moldbugman‏ @moldbugman Apr 19

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Kimjongunia is also a thing.pic.twitter.com/5eukqTGc1B

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Mencius Moldbugman‏ @moldbugman Apr 19

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Statues of the Kims where we were forced to purchase $5 flowers and lay them at their feet before bowing.pic.twitter.com/O4cHalQUD5

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Mencius Moldbugman‏ @moldbugman Apr 19

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Later, in one of the main squares, a mass dance “spontaneously” broke out in honour of the day.pic.twitter.com/HPdy86t7q3

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Mencius Moldbugman‏ @moldbugman Apr 19

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The sight of hundreds of people repeating identical dance movements was quite stirring. We even joined in.pic.twitter.com/HWgfjAhQo1

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Mencius Moldbugman‏ @moldbugman Apr 19

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As a reward for our good behaviour and patriotism, we were then allowed a trip to an amazing bar which wouldn’t have been out of place in any major western city.pic.twitter.com/n1UWfJFoXj

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Mencius Moldbugman‏ @moldbugman Apr 19

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Mine’s a pint.pic.twitter.com/3ngf07WvnC

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Mencius Moldbugman‏ @moldbugman Apr 19

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The Day of the Sun was completed by a dinner on an old fashioned river boat which was delightfully kitsch inside. Even the uniforms of the waitresses were a joy.pic.twitter.com/CQYws1lIsT