Ice and snow festival in Ulanqab
By Zhao Xiao (chinadaily.com.cn)
Updated: 2017-02-08
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Visitors pose in front of an ice sculpture lit up with neon lights in Jining district of Ulanqab. [Photo/northnews.cn] |
The festival, consisting of ice sculpture exhibitions, lantern fairs, and art performances on ice, is being held at three separate squares in Jining district. A total of 27 snow sculptures, 26 ice sculptures, and various winter sports facilities are available for tourists to visit. To catch their attention, the organizers invite troupes to present Russian-style ice dancing and acrobatics, as well as traditional Mongolian performances.
The festival is co-sponsored by the Ulanqab tourism department, the Jining district government, and a local theater company. The ice and snow festival aims to promote winter tourism and entertain local residents, according to the organizer.
The festival will run until Feb 15.
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A snow sculpture in the shape of a cartoon character in Jining district of Ulanqab. [Photo/chinanews.com] |
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A lantern show in Jining district of Ulanqab. [Photo/chinanews.com] |
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