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In PHOTOS: Spectacular ice wonders

Last updated on: January 10, 2011 13:25 IST
Spectators watch as fireworks explode over ice sculptures

The 27th Harbin international ice and snow festival themed 'Merry Ice and Snow, Passionate City' kicked off recently.

More than 70 ice sculptors from 16 countries and regions are attending the contest in Heilongjiang Province.

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In PHOTOS: Spectacular ice wonders

Last updated on: January 10, 2011 13:25 IST
A tourist visits an ice sculpture at a park in Harbin
 

In PHOTOS: Spectacular ice wonders

Last updated on: January 10, 2011 13:25 IST
A woman holds a fox as she waits for tourists to take photos
 

In PHOTOS: Spectacular ice wonders

Last updated on: January 10, 2011 13:25 IST
People visit tall ice pagodas
 

In PHOTOS: Spectacular ice wonders

Last updated on: January 10, 2011 13:25 IST
Fireworks light up the sky behind an ice sculpture
 

In PHOTOS: Spectacular ice wonders

Last updated on: January 10, 2011 13:25 IST
A man dressed as Mickey Mouse poses in front of a snow sculpture at a park
 

In PHOTOS: Spectacular ice wonders

Last updated on: January 10, 2011 13:25 IST
After nightfall, people visit ice sculptures at a park in Harbin
 

In PHOTOS: Spectacular ice wonders

Last updated on: January 10, 2011 13:25 IST
People visit an ice Colosseum
 

In PHOTOS: Spectacular ice wonders

Last updated on: January 10, 2011 13:25 IST
A visitor climbs on icy stairs on an ice sculpture
 

In PHOTOS: Spectacular ice wonders

Last updated on: January 10, 2011 13:25 IST
Vendors selling beer and food stand in front of ice sculptures as they wait for customers
 

In PHOTOS: Spectacular ice wonders

Last updated on: January 10, 2011 13:25 IST
A man stands with his horse and carriage as he waits for visitors in front of a massive ice sculpture
 

In PHOTOS: Spectacular ice wonders

Last updated on: January 10, 2011 13:25 IST
A workman walks near ice sculptures