Winter sports fans, students, and volunteers from around the world flocked to Harbin’s Sun Island this week for a frosty mashup of creativity and cross-cultural bonding. Teams armed with shovels, scarves, and endless imagination sculpted snowmen reflecting their unique cultural flair—think carrot noses meet dragon motifs! ❄️🥕
Chilling for a Cause
The icy fun isn’t just for laughs—it’s part of the ‘Building a Big Snowman for Harbin 2025’ campaign, a global effort to hype the upcoming 9th Asian Winter Games. Organized by CGTN and local committees, the initiative blends sport, art, and digital vibes to connect Gen-Z adventurers and culture buffs worldwide. 🌍🏂
From Local Frost to Global Fame
Harbin, already famous for its ice festivals, is doubling down as a winter sports hub. With the 2025 Games on the horizon, events like this snowman showdown highlight how chilly temps can melt borders. As one participant put it: ‘Snow speaks every language!’ 🗣️⛄
