Given a few slabs of ice and 36 hours to complete the ice sculpture for a competition, many ice-carving enthusiasts and teams gather together to build their creative ice sculptures for the annual International Ice Sculpture Competition in Asahikawa. Given the time limit, all participants have to work in any weather condition outdoor which is the toughest challenge I think.
The event takes place in Heiwadori Street which is the main street when you walk out of the Asahikawa station. It was a pleasant surprise to me the first time I saw the long strip of ice sculptures being built. Very fascinating to watch the sculptors using chainsaws, chisels, carving tools and gas lighters to create perfect curves, sharp edges and details of the sculpture. The creative works are very delicate! Check out the photos I took below.
In 2016, the competition will be held at the same time as the Asahikawa Snow Festival. All ice sculptures have to built from February 6 to 7, then left for public display from February 8 to 11. If you come to Asashikawa for the festival and penguin parade, check this venue out as well. You won’t be disappointed.
上次來到旭川剛巧看到參賽者製作冰雕，製作過程很吸引。
這裏的冰雕真的很精緻。
獵豹捕捉羚羊的冰雕栩栩如生！
看看這條龍身上的麟多細緻。
這組冰雕像不像把沖繩的水族館搬到北海道？
有翼的螳螂和蝴蝶，看看螳螂的腳又幼又長，難度甚高！
每年，比賽會有約50件冰雕作品。
平和通買物公園晚上亮燈後在寧靜的街道上設置華麗冰雕，氣氛浪漫。這座是一雙情侶在情人節蛋糕上起舞。
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