Ice carvers from China, Russia, and Mongolia create ice sculptures at Harbin Ice and Snow World in Harbin, Heilongjiang Province on January 15, 2025. /VCG
An ice carver creates a sculpture at Harbin Ice and Snow World in Harbin, Heilongjiang Province on January 15, 2025. /VCG
Ice carvers create ice sculptures at Harbin Ice and Snow World in Harbin, Heilongjiang Province on January 15, 2025. /VCG
An ice carver creates a sculpture at Harbin Ice and Snow World in Harbin, Heilongjiang Province on January 15, 2025. /VCG
An ice sculpture is seen at Harbin Ice and Snow World in Harbin, Heilongjiang Province on January 15, 2025. /VCG
Ice carvers create ice sculptures at Harbin Ice and Snow World in Harbin, Heilongjiang Province on January 15, 2025. /VCG
Ice carvers from China, Russia, and Mongolia have showcased their exceptional skills at Harbin Ice and Snow World in Harbin, Heilongjiang Province, adding a touch of splendor to the upcoming 2025 Asian Winter Games, which is set to take place in the city next month.
A total of 54 participants from 18 teams competed in the final stage of the first Heilongjiang Ice Carving Vocational Skills Competition. Each team transformed a two-meter-high, two-meter-wide, and 0.6-meter-thick block of natural ice into a stunning sculpture, highlighting the artistry and creativity behind this traditional craft.