To celebrate the new year, a large-scale concert, alongside with a drone show and countdown event, was held at Kim Il Sung Square in Pyongyang on January 1, 2019. In photos released by DPRK's Korean Central News Agency, people gathered at the square to celebrate the New Year. /VCG Photo

The celebration kicked off on Korean Central Television at 11:30 p.m., with a 30-minute performance. /VCG Photo

Many of the songs performed at the concert were about nationalistic pride, self-reliance and love for Workers' Party of Korea, according to the North Korean News. /VCG Photo  

Following the countdown event, a firework display was set off, bringing the atmosphere to a climax. /VCG Photo

Thousands of people gathered and joined the celebration, many of whom took photos with their smartphones during the show. /VCG Photo