Reuters – Hillary Clinton became the first U.S. secretary of state to visit Myanmar in more than 50 years Wednesday, launching an historic mission to press the reclusive country’s new leaders to sever illicit contacts with North Korea and deliver on reforms.
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Mass games or mass gymnastics are a form of performing arts or gymnastics in which large numbers of performers take part in a highly regimented performance that emphasizes group dynamics rather than individual prowess. Because of the vast scale of the performance, with often tens of thousands of performers, mass games are performed in stadiums, often accompanied by a background of card-turners occupying the seats on the opposite side from the viewers. Mass games are typically used to emphasize themes of political propaganda. They developed alongside 19th century nationalist movements, particularly the Czech Sokol movement, as they embodied youth, strength, militarism, and unity.[citation needed] Today, mass games are regularly performed only in North Korea, where they take place to celebrate national holidays such as the birthdays of rulers Kim Il-sung and Kim Jong-il. In recent years, they have been the main attraction of the Arirang Festival in Pyongyang. The 2004 film A State of Mind details the training of two young girls from Pyongyang who perform in the mass games.
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Video Rating: 5 / 5
100 Days, 100 Movies Challenge! Day 69: The Red Chapel (2009) www.imdb.com Run Time: 87 minutes Small Review: “The Red Chapel” wants to take us on an interesting look into North Korea, but it’s a rather messy experience. With an uneven order and “jokes” that you’re unsure whether or not to take seriously, the film juggles between getting it’s agenda across an ironic statement. It’s interesting enough to see these guys in the scariest nation on Earth, but it’s not the best way to approach it. Final Rating: C Tumblr: deejayfish.tumblr.com Twitter: www.twitter.com Intro/Outro created by Bryan Honig www.honigb.com
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