Large numbers of youths and children wearing white caps have been observed conducting training for Mass Games performances in several parts of Pyongyang, informed sources told NK News on Friday.

Practice for the event has been seen for several weeks outside Pyongyang’s Mayday stadium, as well as near the Arch of Triumph, with a larger training session also taking place last Wednesday, multiple sources said.

Furthermore, training for a torch parade event has also been seen, one observer said, with roads closed in part of central Pyongyang on Friday to facilitate practice.

It’s not clear, however, when any Mass Games performances