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Marcos Bauzá
El Salón de Exposiciones Kimilsungia-Kimjongilia alberga los 2 Festivales Internacionales que se centran exclusivamente en dos flores: la Kimilsungia y la Kimjongilia, nombradas en honor al Presidente Kim Il Sung y al Presidente Kim Jong Il, respectivamente.
The Kimilsungia-Kimjongilia Exhibition Hall hosts the two International Festivals which focus exclusively on two flowers; the Kimilsungia and the Kimjongilia, named after President Kim Il Sung and Chairman Kim Jong Il respectively.
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The Kimilsungia-Kimjongilia Exhibition Hall hosts the two International Festivals which focus exclusively on two flowers; the Kimilsungia and the Kimjongilia, named after President Kim Il Sung and Chairman Kim Jong Il respectively.

Propaganda oficial afirmaba que Kim Jong-il nació en el sagrado Monte Paektu bajo un doble arcoíris y que, en ese momento, una nueva estrella apareció en el cielo.
Official propaganda claimed that Kim Jong-il was born on the sacred Mount Paektu under a double rainbow, and at that moment, a new star appeared in the sky
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Official propaganda claimed that Kim Jong-il was born on the sacred Mount Paektu under a double rainbow, and at that moment, a new star appeared in the sky

Según libros escolares norcoreanos: Kim Jong-il , caminó y habló antes de los 6 meses, dominó la teoría militar antes de los 3 años y escribió 1,500 libros durante sus años universitarios.
According to North Korean school textbooks: Kim Jong-il walked and talked before he was 6 months old, mastered military theory before the age of 3, and wrote 1,500 books during his university years.
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According to North Korean school textbooks: Kim Jong-il walked and talked before he was 6 months old, mastered military theory before the age of 3, and wrote 1,500 books during his university years.

Exponen, también, que compuso seis óperas en dos años, todas "mejores que cualquier obra occidental". Y que, la primera vez que jugó al golf, logró un récord un campo de competición, anotando 38 bajo par con 11 hoyos en uno.
They also claim that he composed six operas in two years, all “better than any Western work.” And that, the first time he played golf, he achieved a record-breaking round, scoring 38 under par with 11 holes-in-one on a championship course.
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They also claim that he composed six operas in two years, all “better than any Western work.” And that, the first time he played golf, he achieved a record-breaking round, scoring 38 under par with 11 holes-in-one on a championship course.

La ideología Juche fue inventada por Kim Il-sung. El Juche se basa en la idea de que los líderes (especialmente Kim Il-sung) son genios y “padres” de la nación. Todos los hogares deben tener retratos oficiales de los Kim, y hay rituales obligatorios de respeto. Negarse a mostrar devoción se considera traición.
The Juche ideology was invented by Kim Il-sung. Juche is based on the idea that leaders (especially Kim Il-sung) are geniuses and the “fathers” of the nation. All households must display official portraits of the Kims, and there are mandatory rituals of respect. Refusing to show devotion is considered treason.
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The Juche ideology was invented by Kim Il-sung. Juche is based on the idea that leaders (especially Kim Il-sung) are geniuses and the “fathers” of the nation. All households must display official portraits of the Kims, and there are mandatory rituals of respect. Refusing to show devotion is considered treason.
Durante los 7 días obligatorios del período de luto tras la muerte de Kim Jong-il estuvo prohibido el alcohol, cantar o cualquier forma de diversión. Y, según medios estatales, unos pájaros blancos se posaron en sus estatuas cubiertas de nieve y la limpiaron, rindiéndole homenaje.
During the mandatory 7-day mourning period following Kim Jong-il’s death, alcohol, singing, and any form of entertainment were strictly prohibited. And, according to state media, white birds landed on his snow-covered statues and cleaned them, paying tribute to him.
During the mandatory 7-day mourning period following Kim Jong-il’s death, alcohol, singing, and any form of entertainment were strictly prohibited. And, according to state media, white birds landed on his snow-covered statues and cleaned them, paying tribute to him.

En los colegios se enseñaba la biografía y pensamiento político de Nursultán Nazarbáyev como parte del currículo obligatorio. además, en Kazajistán existen varios museos que documentan la infancia y los primeros años de vida de Nursultán Nazarbáyev, el primer presidente del país.
In schools, the biography and political thought of Nursultan Nazarbayev were taught as part of the mandatory curriculum. Additionally, there are several museums in Kazakhstan that document the childhood and early years of Nursultan Nazarbayev, the country’s first president.
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In schools, the biography and political thought of Nursultan Nazarbayev were taught as part of the mandatory curriculum. Additionally, there are several museums in Kazakhstan that document the childhood and early years of Nursultan Nazarbayev, the country’s first president.

En lo alto del monumento Bayterek (símbolo nacional en Astaná), hay una escultura de una réplica dorada de la mano de Nursultán Nazarbáyev. Cuando los visitantes colocan su mano en la huella, se activa un sensor y suena el himno nacional de Kazajistán, compuesto por él mismo.
At the top of the Bayterek Monument (a national symbol in Astana), there is a sculpture featuring a golden replica of Nursultan Nazarbayev’s hand. When visitors place their hand on the imprint, a sensor is activated and the national anthem of Kazakhstan — composed by Nazarbayev himself — plays.
At the top of the Bayterek Monument (a national symbol in Astana), there is a sculpture featuring a golden replica of Nursultan Nazarbayev’s hand. When visitors place their hand on the imprint, a sensor is activated and the national anthem of Kazakhstan — composed by Nazarbayev himself — plays.
El 1 de diciembre fue proclamado oficialmente como el “Día del Primer Presidente”, con actividades escolares, concursos, conciertos y regalos simbólicos a recién nacidos.
December 1 was officially declared “First President’s Day,” marked by school activities, contests, concerts, and symbolic gifts to newborns.
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December 1 was officially declared “First President’s Day,” marked by school activities, contests, concerts, and symbolic gifts to newborns.

En 2019, tras la renuncia de Nursultán Nazarbáyev, el gobierno renombró la capital de Kazajistán de Astaná a Nur-Sultán, en honor a él. Fue un cambio polémico que posteriormente se revertió.
In 2019, after Nursultan Nazarbayev’s resignation, the government renamed Kazakhstan’s capital from Astana to Nur-Sultan in his honor. It was a controversial change that was later reversed.
In 2019, after Nursultan Nazarbayev’s resignation, the government renamed Kazakhstan’s capital from Astana to Nur-Sultan in his honor. It was a controversial change that was later reversed.

El 6 de julio es el Día de Astaná, día que coincide con el cumpleaños de Nursultán Nazarbáyev, el primer presidente de Kazajistán.
July 6 is Astana Day, which coincides with the birthday of Nursultan Nazarbayev, the first president of Kazakhstan.
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July 6 is Astana Day, which coincides with the birthday of Nursultan Nazarbayev, the first president of Kazakhstan.

Nursultán Nazarbáyev
mantuvo el título vitalicio de Elbasy ("Líder de la Nación"), con inmunidad judicial, poder sobre la política de seguridad y autoridad moral sobre el gobierno.
Nursultan Nazarbayev retained the lifelong title of Elbasy ("Leader of the Nation") , with legal immunity, influence over security policy, and moral authority over the government.
Nursultan Nazarbayev retained the lifelong title of Elbasy ("Leader of the Nation") , with legal immunity, influence over security policy, and moral authority over the government.