The festival is held every year on the occasion of the Day of the Sun (President  Kim Il Sung’s birthday) in a grand style in Pyongyang.

It is held in the Kimilsungia and Kimjongilia Exhibition Hall.

President Kim Il Sung visited the Borgor Botanical Garden in Indonesia in April Juche 54(1965). At that time President Sukarno presented this flower to President Kim Il Sung as a gift. He had a flower bred by some botanists of his country named after President Kim Il Sung as a token of his admiration for the great exploits the Korean leader performed for the cause of global independence.

Belonging to the orchid family, the immortal flower Kimilsungia is an evergreen perennial plant. It is a very beautiful, pinkish-purple flower and it is in flower for 60-90days.

During the festival many organizations, groups and individuals at home and overseas compatriots, foreign organizations and individuals participate in the event and display the flowers they have cultivated in great care.

The festival attracts many people at home and abroad.