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El Salón de Exposiciones Kimilsungia-Kimjongilia alberga los dos únicos Festivales Internacionales que se centran exclusivamente en dos flores.
The Kimilsungia-Kimjongilia Exhibition Hall hosts the only two international festivals in the world focused exclusively on two specific flowers:
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- Festival de Flores Kimilsungia: Celebrado alrededor del 15 de abril (Día del Sol), aniversario del nacimiento de Kim Il Sung.
- Festival de Flores Kimjongilia: Celebrado alrededor del 16 de febrero (Día de la Estrella Brillante), aniversario del nacimiento de Kim Jong Il.
The Kimilsungia-Kimjongilia Exhibition Hall hosts the only two international festivals in the world focused exclusively on two specific flowers:
- Kimilsungia Flower Festival: Held around April 15th (Day of the Sun), the anniversary of Kim Il Sung's birth.
- Kimjongilia Flower Festival: Held around February 16th (Day of the Shining Star), the anniversary of Kim Jong Il's birth.
La propaganda oficial afirma 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 firmamento.
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.
Kim Jong-il, exponen, compuso seis óperas en dos años, todas "mejores que cualquier obra occidental". Y que, la primera y única vez que jugó al golf, logró un récord en un campo de competición anotando 38 bajo par con 11 hoyos en uno.
Kim Jong-il, they claim, composed six operas in two years, all “better than any Western work.” And that he achieved a golf record-breaking round, scoring 38 under par with 11 holes-in-one on a championship course in his first-ever and only ever round.
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Kim Jong-il, they claim, composed six operas in two years, all “better than any Western work.” And that he achieved a golf record-breaking round, scoring 38 under par with 11 holes-in-one on a championship course in his first-ever and only ever round.
La ideología 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. Negarse a mostrar devoción se considera traición.
Hasta 2024 el país se rigió por el calendario Juche, cual comenzaba en 1912, año del nacimiento de Kim Il Sung.
The Juche ideology 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. Refusing to show devotion is considered treason. Until 2024, the country was governed by the Juche calendar, which began in 1912, the year of Kim Il-sung's birth.
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The Juche ideology 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. Refusing to show devotion is considered treason. Until 2024, the country was governed by the Juche calendar, which began in 1912, the year of Kim Il-sung's birth.
Durante los 7 días obligatorios del período de luto tras la muerte de Kim Jong-il estuvo prohibido el alcohol, cantar o cualquier otra forma de diversión. Y, según medios estatales, pájaros blancos se posaron y limpiaron la nieve que cubría las estatuas que le representaban, rindiéndole homenaje.
During the mandatory 7-day mourning period following Kim Jong-il’s death, alcohol, singing, or any other 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, or any other 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 mantiene 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 retains the lifelong title of Elbasy ("Leader of the Nation"), with legal immunity, influence over security policy, and moral authority over the government.![]()
Nursultan Nazarbayev retains the lifelong title of Elbasy ("Leader of the Nation"), with legal immunity, influence over security policy, and moral authority over the government.
El complejo monumental del memorial a
Chiang Kai-shek
incluye un plaza enorme de más de 240 000 m², un museo con objetos personales y documentos, y un salón central con una gran estatua de Chiang Kai-shek
de bronce que pesa más de 20 toneladas.
The monumental complex of the Chiang Kai-shek Memorial includes a vast plaza of more than 240,000 m², a museum with personal belongings and documents, and a central hall with a large bronze statue of Chiang Kai-shek weighing more than 20 tons.
The monumental complex of the Chiang Kai-shek Memorial includes a vast plaza of more than 240,000 m², a museum with personal belongings and documents, and a central hall with a large bronze statue of Chiang Kai-shek weighing more than 20 tons.
El edificio mide aproximadamente 76 m de altura y tiene una base monumental con escaleras de 89 peldaños, que simbolizan la edad de Chiang Kai-shek al morir e imitia el estilo imperial chino.
The building is approximately 76 meters tall and has a monumental base with 89 steps, which symbolize Chiang Kai-shek’s age at the time of his death and imitates the Chinese imperial style .
The building is approximately 76 meters tall and has a monumental base with 89 steps, which symbolize Chiang Kai-shek’s age at the time of his death and imitates the Chinese imperial style .
