The Harbin International Ice and Snow Sculpture Festival was first held in 1963, but was halted during the Cultural Revolution, then revived in 1985. It is one of the largest ice and snow festivals in the world.
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The majority of the ice sculptures are illuminated by LED lights, creating what the Chinese call "ice lanterns".
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The sculptures are based on historical architecture from around the world. This one is inspired by the Colosseum in Rome.
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The festival attracts visitors from around the world not only for its sculptures but also for its winter activities. Tourists can ski, go to exhibitions, enjoy concerts and enter sporting competitions.
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The ice blocks used to make the sculptures are taken from the Songhua River. This year, the structures use an estimated 160,000 cubic meters of ice.
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This year's edition of the festival kicked off on January 5th. Weather permitting, it will last about a month.
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Deionised water is used to give the appearance of glass. The festival is expected to draw millions of tourists to Harbin.作者: davy10 时间: 2010-12-14 07:37
let's go to HARERBIN together to see these inspired sculptures作者: goldenrose2002 时间: 2010-12-14 09:38
I have been away from Harbin for more than ten years, how am I missing the snow and the pure whiteness in winter. how I am missing my families.作者: evaxiaofan 时间: 2010-12-14 11:03
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I wonder when the festival will be held this year~.gif)
