In the city of Harbin , China ’s 31stInternational Ice and Snow Festivalhas begin . This is one of the world ’s largest such events , and always brings some psychedelic wonder to the bitterly cold-blooded city . Here are some photos as the fest receive underway .
AsCNN story , the festival ’s multiple themed area straggle across some 750,000 square meters , and “ works are mostly pep up by Formosan fairy tales and illustrious landmark , such as the Great Wall of China , the Egyptian Pyramids , and Iceland ’s Hallgrimskirkja Christian church . It ’s best see at night when sculptures are perch up from the interior , giving the whole expanse a faerie feel . ”
According to itsofficial website , the annual issue also includes a beauty pageantry , a group wedding ceremony , multiple ice - carving competitions for artist of all eld and acquisition point , and a wintertime swimming tourney .
Photos by Fred Dufour / AFP / Getty Images viaCurbed .
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