Harbin Festival

The Harbin International Ice and Snow Sculpture Festival is one of the largest winter festivals in the world. Every year, people from all around the world travel to Harbin, a city in northern China, to see the incredible ice and snow sculptures. Artists create huge sculptures out of ice blocks taken from the nearby Songhua River. These include famous buildings, animals, and even popular cartoon characters. Many of them are lit with colourful lights, making them look magical at night. Some of the ice structures are large enough for visitors to walk inside, and others have slides made of ice for people to enjoy. The festival also includes activities such as ice swimming, skating, and sledging. Visitors can try traditional Chinese food and enjoy local music and dance performances as well. With temperatures dropping as low as -30°C, visitors need to dress warmly to enjoy the attractions. Overall, the Harbin Ice and Snow Sculpture Festival brings people together to celebrate winter and showcases the amazing art that can be created from ice and snow.