People in Harbin City of northeast China's Heilongjiang Province were offered the chance to create their own ice sculptures for free. /VCG Photo

They were seen having fun on Thursday, making their favorite shapes such as a heart, pig head, and swan. /VCG Photo

The event was held in Harbin's Chinese Baroque Historic Block, which is famous for its unique architectural style that features both the Baroque and Chinese elements with a-century-long history. /VCG Photo

Harbin, the capital of Heilongjiang Province, is also called China's "ice city" and is renowned for its winter recreational events. /VCG Photo