Naadam sport festival in Mongolia

ULAANBAATAR, Mongolia, July 13 Kyodo - The opening ceremony for Mongolia's Naadam sport festival is held in Ulaanbaatar on July 11, 2026, with several thousands of athletes from across the country taking part in the three-day competition that involves horse racing, archery and wrestling. (Kyodo)

Naadam sport festival in Mongolia

Naadam sport festival in Mongolia

The opening ceremony for Mongolia's Naadam sport festival is held in Ulaanbaatar on July 11, 2026, with several thousands of athletes from across the country taking part in the three-day competition that involves horse racing, archery and wrestling.

Naadam sport festival in Mongolia

Naadam sport festival in Mongolia

The opening ceremony for Mongolia's Naadam sport festival is held in Ulaanbaatar on July 11, 2026, with several thousands of athletes from across the country taking part in the three-day competition that involves horse racing, archery and wrestling.

Naadam sport festival in Mongolia

Naadam sport festival in Mongolia

The opening ceremony for Mongolia's Naadam sport festival is held in Ulaanbaatar on July 11, 2026, with several thousands of athletes from across the country taking part in the three-day competition that involves horse racing, archery and wrestling.

Naadam sport festival in Mongolia

Naadam sport festival in Mongolia

The opening ceremony for Mongolia's Naadam sport festival is held in Ulaanbaatar on July 11, 2026, with several thousands of athletes from across the country taking part in the three-day competition that involves horse racing, archery and wrestling.

Naadam sport festival in Mongolia

Naadam sport festival in Mongolia

The opening ceremony for Mongolia's Naadam sport festival is held in Ulaanbaatar on July 11, 2026, with several thousands of athletes from across the country taking part in the three-day competition that involves horse racing, archery and wrestling.

Naadam sport festival in Mongolia

Naadam sport festival in Mongolia

An archery competition is held following the opening ceremony of Mongolia's Naadam sport festival in Ulaanbaatar on July 11, 2026. Several thousand athletes from across the country are taking part in the three-day competition that involves horse racing, wrestling and archery.

Naadam sport festival in Mongolia

Naadam sport festival in Mongolia

Former Japan sumo grand champion Hakuho (C) attends the opening ceremony of Mongolia's Naadam sport festival in Ulaanbaatar on July 11, 2026. Several thousand athletes from across the country are taking part in the three-day competition that involves horse racing, archery and wrestling.

Naadam sport festival in Mongolia

Naadam sport festival in Mongolia

An archery competition is held following the opening ceremony of Mongolia's Naadam sport festival in Ulaanbaatar on July 11, 2026. Several thousand athletes from across the country are taking part in the three-day competition that involves horse racing, wrestling and archery.

Naadam sport festival in Mongolia

Naadam sport festival in Mongolia

Mongolian President Ukhnaa Khurelsukh attends the opening ceremony of the Naadam sport festival in Ulaanbaatar on July 11, 2026. Several thousand athletes from across the country are taking part in the three-day competition that involves horse racing, archery and wrestling.

Naadam sport festival in Mongolia

Naadam sport festival in Mongolia

Mongolian President Ukhnaa Khurelsukh (R) and South Korean President Lee Jae Myung attend the opening ceremony of Mongolia's Naadam sport festival in Ulaanbaatar on July 11, 2026. Several thousand athletes from across the country are taking part in the three-day competition that involves horse racing, archery and wrestling.

Naadam sport festival in Mongolia

Naadam sport festival in Mongolia

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung attends the opening ceremony of Mongolia's Naadam sport festival in Ulaanbaatar on July 11, 2026. Several thousand athletes from across the country are taking part in the three-day competition that involves horse racing, archery and wrestling.

Naadam sport festival in Mongolia

Naadam sport festival in Mongolia

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung attends the opening ceremony of Mongolia's Naadam sport festival in Ulaanbaatar on July 11, 2026. Several thousand athletes from across the country are taking part in the three-day competition that involves horse racing, archery and wrestling.

Tent Pegging Competition - Yemen

Tent Pegging Competition - Yemen

Riders prepare to compete in a tent pegging contest in Sanaa, Yemen, November 12, 2025. A three-day tent pegging competition kicked off here on Wednesday. In tent pegging, a horseman gallops and uses a sword or a lance to pierce, pick up and carry away a wooden peg. Photo by Mohammad Mohammad/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Tent Pegging Competition - Yemen

Tent Pegging Competition - Yemen

A rider competes in a tent pegging contest in Sanaa, Yemen, November 12, 2025. A three-day tent pegging competition kicked off here on Wednesday. In tent pegging, a horseman gallops and uses a sword or a lance to pierce, pick up and carry away a wooden peg. Photo by Mohammad Mohammad/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Tent Pegging Competition - Yemen

Tent Pegging Competition - Yemen

A rider competes in a tent pegging contest in Sanaa, Yemen, November 12, 2025. A three-day tent pegging competition kicked off here on Wednesday. In tent pegging, a horseman gallops and uses a sword or a lance to pierce, pick up and carry away a wooden peg. Photo by Mohammad Mohammad/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Tent Pegging Competition - Yemen

Tent Pegging Competition - Yemen

A rider competes in a tent pegging contest in Sanaa, Yemen, November 12, 2025. A three-day tent pegging competition kicked off here on Wednesday. In tent pegging, a horseman gallops and uses a sword or a lance to pierce, pick up and carry away a wooden peg. Photo by Mohammad Mohammad/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Tent Pegging Competition - Yemen

Tent Pegging Competition - Yemen

A rider competes in a tent pegging contest in Sanaa, Yemen, November 12, 2025. A three-day tent pegging competition kicked off here on Wednesday. In tent pegging, a horseman gallops and uses a sword or a lance to pierce, pick up and carry away a wooden peg. Photo by Mohammad Mohammad/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Tent Pegging Competition - Yemen

Tent Pegging Competition - Yemen

A rider competes in a tent pegging contest in Sanaa, Yemen, November 12, 2025. A three-day tent pegging competition kicked off here on Wednesday. In tent pegging, a horseman gallops and uses a sword or a lance to pierce, pick up and carry away a wooden peg. Photo by Mohammad Mohammad/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Nagqu Horse Racing Festival - China

Nagqu Horse Racing Festival - China

Riders attend a blessing ceremony before a competition at the 2025 edition of a traditional horse racing festival in Nagqu, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, September 7, 2025. The three-day festival, a traditional event on the northern Tibetan Plateau, kicked off in Nagqu on Friday. In addition to traditional horse racing, the festival also features a variety of ethnic sports competitions, art performances, and cultural tourism activities, drawing large crowds of locals and visitors. Photo by Jiang Fan/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Nagqu Horse Racing Festival - China

Nagqu Horse Racing Festival - China

A contestant competes in Tibetan Sling competition, a traditional Tibetan competition that tests accuracy in stone throwing, during the 2025 edition of a traditional horse racing festival in Nagqu, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, September 6, 2025. The three-day festival, a traditional event on the northern Tibetan Plateau, kicked off in Nagqu on Friday. In addition to traditional horse racing, the festival also features a variety of ethnic sports competitions, art performances, and cultural tourism activities, drawing large crowds of locals and visitors. Photo by Tenzin Nyida/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Nagqu Horse Racing Festival - China

Nagqu Horse Racing Festival - China

A rider gestures during a blessing ceremony before a competition at the 2025 edition of a traditional horse racing festival in Nagqu, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, September 7, 2025. The three-day festival, a traditional event on the northern Tibetan Plateau, kicked off in Nagqu on Friday. In addition to traditional horse racing, the festival also features a variety of ethnic sports competitions, art performances, and cultural tourism activities, drawing large crowds of locals and visitors. Photo by Jiang Fan/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

World Athletics Indoor Championships Nanjing 25 Kick Off - China

World Athletics Indoor Championships Nanjing 25 Kick Off - China

An athlete attends a training session for the 2025 World Athletics Indoor Championships in Nanjing, east China's Jiangsu Province, on March 20, 2025. World is all set for the first major global competition since the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, when over 500 athletes light up the World Athletics Indoor Championships Nanjing 2025. At least 120 countries are sending teams to the three-day event (21-23 March), with 26 gold medals up for grabs at the Nanjing Sports Training Centre in the People's Republic of China. Photo by Li Ming/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

World Athletics Indoor Championships Nanjing 25 Kick Off - China

World Athletics Indoor Championships Nanjing 25 Kick Off - China

An athlete attends a training session for the 2025 World Athletics Indoor Championships in Nanjing, east China's Jiangsu Province, on March 20, 2025. World is all set for the first major global competition since the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, when over 500 athletes light up the World Athletics Indoor Championships Nanjing 2025. At least 120 countries are sending teams to the three-day event (21-23 March), with 26 gold medals up for grabs at the Nanjing Sports Training Centre in the People's Republic of China. Photo by Li Ming/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Explore Belt and Road Int'l Skills Competition with Chinese participant

STORY: Explore Belt and Road Int'l Skills Competition with Chinese participant SHOOTING TIME: June 24, 2024 DATELINE: June 25, 2024 LENGTH: 00:00:58 LOCATION: CHONGQING, China CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the competition 2. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): LI SIYIN, Participant of Belt and Road Int'l Skills Competition 3. various of participants STORYLINE: The second Belt and Road International Skills Competition is underway in southwest China's Chongqing Municipality. Local college student Li Siyin is one of nearly 600 participants from 61 countries and regions. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): LI SIYIN, Participant of Belt and Road Int'l Skills Competition "Our major is called BIM, Building Information Modeling. It has many applications in the construction industry. For example, designers can use it to optimize blueprints." The three-day event aims to provide a platform for communication and exchange between talented young individuals, promoting international cooperation in the field of vocational skills. It al

12th Chinese University Dragon Boat Championship held in China's Jilin

STORY: 12th Chinese University Dragon Boat Championship held in China's Jilin SHOOTING TIME: June 10, 2024 DATELINE: June 11, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:03 LOCATION: CHANGCHUN, China CATEGORY: SPORTS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the competition STORYLINE: The 12th Chinese University Dragon Boat Championship kicked off on Monday at the Songhua River Ecological Tourism Scenic Area in Jingyu County, northeast China's Jilin Province. The three-day event attracts over 500 contestants from 21 universities and colleges to compete on-site, showcasing the charm of the dragon boat race. Jingyu County has put a lot of efforts into building cultural tourism projects during the event to integrate traditional sports, cultural tourism, and industry development together. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Changchun, China. (XHTV)

CANADA-VANCOUVER-9TH WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP OF CHINESE CUISINE

CANADA-VANCOUVER-9TH WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP OF CHINESE CUISINE

(240522) -- VANCOUVER, May 22, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Chefs compete during the 9th World Championship of Chinese Cuisine in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, on May 21, 2024. The 9th World Championship of Chinese Cuisine kicked off here on Tuesday, gathering chefs from around the world to compete in Chinese culinary skills in the three-day competition. (Photo by Liang Sen/Xinhua)

CANADA-VANCOUVER-9TH WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP OF CHINESE CUISINE

CANADA-VANCOUVER-9TH WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP OF CHINESE CUISINE

(240522) -- VANCOUVER, May 22, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A cuisine creation is seen during the 9th World Championship of Chinese Cuisine in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, on May 21, 2024. The 9th World Championship of Chinese Cuisine kicked off here on Tuesday, gathering chefs from around the world to compete in Chinese culinary skills in the three-day competition. (Photo by Liang Sen/Xinhua)

CANADA-VANCOUVER-9TH WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP OF CHINESE CUISINE

CANADA-VANCOUVER-9TH WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP OF CHINESE CUISINE

(240522) -- VANCOUVER, May 22, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A chef competes during the 9th World Championship of Chinese Cuisine in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, on May 21, 2024. The 9th World Championship of Chinese Cuisine kicked off here on Tuesday, gathering chefs from around the world to compete in Chinese culinary skills in the three-day competition. (Photo by Liang Sen/Xinhua)

CANADA-VANCOUVER-9TH WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP OF CHINESE CUISINE

CANADA-VANCOUVER-9TH WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP OF CHINESE CUISINE

(240522) -- VANCOUVER, May 22, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A chef competes during the 9th World Championship of Chinese Cuisine in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, on May 21, 2024. The 9th World Championship of Chinese Cuisine kicked off here on Tuesday, gathering chefs from around the world to compete in Chinese culinary skills in the three-day competition. (Photo by Liang Sen/Xinhua)

XINHUA PHOTOS OF THE DAY

XINHUA PHOTOS OF THE DAY

(240507) -- BEIJING, May 7, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A student practices plasma cutting during the 2024 Skills Ontario Competition in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, on May 6, 2024. The 2024 Skills Ontario Competition kicked off here on Monday, attracting more than 2,800 competitors. A broad range of skills and careers are represented during the three-day competition from the manufacturing, construction, service, and technology sectors. (Photo by Zou Zheng/Xinhua)

CANADA-TORONTO-SKILLS COMPETITION

CANADA-TORONTO-SKILLS COMPETITION

(240506) -- TORONTO, May 6, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A student competes during the refrigeration contest of the 2024 Skills Ontario Competition in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, on May 6, 2024. The 2024 Skills Ontario Competition kicked off here on Monday, attracting more than 2,800 competitors. A broad range of skills and careers are represented during the three-day competition from the manufacturing, construction, service, and technology sectors. (Photo by Zou Zheng/Xinhua)

CANADA-TORONTO-SKILLS COMPETITION

CANADA-TORONTO-SKILLS COMPETITION

(240506) -- TORONTO, May 6, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Students compete during the horticulture and landscape team of 2 contest of the 2024 Skills Ontario Competition in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, on May 6, 2024. The 2024 Skills Ontario Competition kicked off here on Monday, attracting more than 2,800 competitors. A broad range of skills and careers are represented during the three-day competition from the manufacturing, construction, service, and technology sectors. (Photo by Zou Zheng/Xinhua)

CANADA-TORONTO-SKILLS COMPETITION

CANADA-TORONTO-SKILLS COMPETITION

(240506) -- TORONTO, May 6, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Students compete during the baking contest of the 2024 Skills Ontario Competition in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, on May 6, 2024. The 2024 Skills Ontario Competition kicked off here on Monday, attracting more than 2,800 competitors. A broad range of skills and careers are represented during the three-day competition from the manufacturing, construction, service, and technology sectors. (Photo by Zou Zheng/Xinhua)

CANADA-TORONTO-SKILLS COMPETITION

CANADA-TORONTO-SKILLS COMPETITION

(240506) -- TORONTO, May 6, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Students compete during the technology 7-8 team of 4 contest of the 2024 Skills Ontario Competition in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, on May 6, 2024. The 2024 Skills Ontario Competition kicked off here on Monday, attracting more than 2,800 competitors. A broad range of skills and careers are represented during the three-day competition from the manufacturing, construction, service, and technology sectors. (Photo by Zou Zheng/Xinhua)

CANADA-TORONTO-SKILLS COMPETITION

CANADA-TORONTO-SKILLS COMPETITION

(240506) -- TORONTO, May 6, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A student competes during the plastering and drywall systems contest of the 2024 Skills Ontario Competition in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, on May 6, 2024. The 2024 Skills Ontario Competition kicked off here on Monday, attracting more than 2,800 competitors. A broad range of skills and careers are represented during the three-day competition from the manufacturing, construction, service, and technology sectors. (Photo by Zou Zheng/Xinhua)

CANADA-TORONTO-SKILLS COMPETITION

CANADA-TORONTO-SKILLS COMPETITION

(240506) -- TORONTO, May 6, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A student practices plasma cutting during the 2024 Skills Ontario Competition in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, on May 6, 2024. The 2024 Skills Ontario Competition kicked off here on Monday, attracting more than 2,800 competitors. A broad range of skills and careers are represented during the three-day competition from the manufacturing, construction, service, and technology sectors. (Photo by Zou Zheng/Xinhua)

CANADA-TORONTO-SKILLS COMPETITION

CANADA-TORONTO-SKILLS COMPETITION

(240506) -- TORONTO, May 6, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Students compete during the aesthetics contest of the 2024 Skills Ontario Competition in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, on May 6, 2024. The 2024 Skills Ontario Competition kicked off here on Monday, attracting more than 2,800 competitors. A broad range of skills and careers are represented during the three-day competition from the manufacturing, construction, service, and technology sectors. (Photo by Zou Zheng/Xinhua)

CANADA-TORONTO-SKILLS COMPETITION

CANADA-TORONTO-SKILLS COMPETITION

(240506) -- TORONTO, May 6, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A student competes during the auto painting contest of the 2024 Skills Ontario Competition in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, on May 6, 2024. The 2024 Skills Ontario Competition kicked off here on Monday, attracting more than 2,800 competitors. A broad range of skills and careers are represented during the three-day competition from the manufacturing, construction, service, and technology sectors. (Photo by Zou Zheng/Xinhua)

CANADA-TORONTO-SKILLS COMPETITION

CANADA-TORONTO-SKILLS COMPETITION

(240506) -- TORONTO, May 6, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A student competes during the precision machining contest of the 2024 Skills Ontario Competition in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, on May 6, 2024. The 2024 Skills Ontario Competition kicked off here on Monday, attracting more than 2,800 competitors. A broad range of skills and careers are represented during the three-day competition from the manufacturing, construction, service, and technology sectors. (Photo by Zou Zheng/Xinhua)

Have sand, art and fun in 2024 Texas SandFest

STORY: Have sand, art and fun in 2024 Texas SandFest SHOOTING TIME: April 21, 2024 DATELINE: April 23, 2024 LENGTH: 00:04:35 LOCATION: PORT ARANSAS, U.S. CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of seagulls flying at Texas SandFest 2. various of people taking photos with the large sand sculpture themed 2024 Texas SandFest 3. various of sculptors and sculptures 4. various of a 10-minute quick carving competition STORYLINE: With lots of sand, wind, sun and fun, the three-day Texas SandFest came to an end on April 21 in Port Aransas, Texas. The festival is family-oriented with various activities including on-site sand castle lessons for children aged between 6 and 12, as well as daily 10-minute quick care competitions. The event is the largest beach sand sculpture competition In the United States, according to the organizers, who divide the competitors into three types: master sculptors, semi-pro sculptors and amateurs. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Port Aransas, U.S. (XHTV)

Dutch capital holds annual coffee festival

STORY: Dutch capital holds annual coffee festival SHOOTING TIME: April 5, 2024 DATELINE: April 6, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:34 LOCATION: Amsterdam CATEGORY: CULTURE/SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the Amsterdam Coffee Festival 2024 STORYLINE: The Amsterdam Coffee Festival 2024 has returned to the Dutch capital for a three-day event that brings together industry professionals and enthusiasts. The festival, now in its eighth year, sees an array of activities including free tastings, interactive workshops, live demonstrations, and an international coffee competition. One of the highlights of the festival is the opportunity to sample and buy over 100 specialty coffees from renowned roasters across Europe. The festival runs from April 4 to 6 in Amsterdam. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Amsterdam. (XHTV)

SLOVENIA-LJUBLJANA-GAME GANG SHOW

SLOVENIA-LJUBLJANA-GAME GANG SHOW

(240405) -- LJUBLJANA, April 5, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Professional players participate in a competition on the main stage during the Game Gang Show in Ljubljana, Slovenia, on April 5, 2024. The three-day Game Gang Show, a gaming, Esports and entertainment technology festival, started here on Friday. (Photo by Zeljko Stevanic/Xinhua)

CHINA-HEILONGJIANG-HARBIN-ICE SCULPTURE COMPETITION (CN)

CHINA-HEILONGJIANG-HARBIN-ICE SCULPTURE COMPETITION (CN)

(240103) -- HARBIN, Jan. 3, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Competitors work on an ice sculpture during the 35th China Harbin International Ice Sculpture Competition at Harbin Ice-Snow World in Harbin, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, Jan. 3, 2024. The three-day competition kicked off here on Tuesday. (Xinhua/Wang Jianwei)

CHINA-HEILONGJIANG-HARBIN-ICE SCULPTURE COMPETITION (CN)

CHINA-HEILONGJIANG-HARBIN-ICE SCULPTURE COMPETITION (CN)

(240103) -- HARBIN, Jan. 3, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A competitor works on an ice sculpture during the 35th China Harbin International Ice Sculpture Competition at Harbin Ice-Snow World in Harbin, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, Jan. 3, 2024. The three-day competition kicked off here on Tuesday. (Xinhua/Wang Jianwei)

CHINA-HEILONGJIANG-HARBIN-ICE SCULPTURE COMPETITION (CN)

CHINA-HEILONGJIANG-HARBIN-ICE SCULPTURE COMPETITION (CN)

(240103) -- HARBIN, Jan. 3, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A competitor works on an ice sculpture during the 35th China Harbin International Ice Sculpture Competition at Harbin Ice-Snow World in Harbin, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, Jan. 3, 2024. The three-day competition kicked off here on Tuesday. (Xinhua/Wang Jianwei)

CHINA-HEILONGJIANG-HARBIN-ICE SCULPTURE COMPETITION (CN)

CHINA-HEILONGJIANG-HARBIN-ICE SCULPTURE COMPETITION (CN)

(240103) -- HARBIN, Jan. 3, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A competitor works on an ice sculpture during the 35th China Harbin International Ice Sculpture Competition at Harbin Ice-Snow World in Harbin, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, Jan. 3, 2024. The three-day competition kicked off here on Tuesday. (Xinhua/Wang Jianwei)

CHINA-HEILONGJIANG-HARBIN-ICE SCULPTURE COMPETITION (CN)

CHINA-HEILONGJIANG-HARBIN-ICE SCULPTURE COMPETITION (CN)

(240103) -- HARBIN, Jan. 3, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Competitors work on ice sculptures during the 35th China Harbin International Ice Sculpture Competition at Harbin Ice-Snow World in Harbin, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, Jan. 3, 2024. The three-day competition kicked off here on Tuesday. (Xinhua/Wang Jianwei)

CHINA-HEILONGJIANG-HARBIN-ICE SCULPTURE COMPETITION (CN)

CHINA-HEILONGJIANG-HARBIN-ICE SCULPTURE COMPETITION (CN)

(240103) -- HARBIN, Jan. 3, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Competitors work on an ice sculpture during the 35th China Harbin International Ice Sculpture Competition at Harbin Ice-Snow World in Harbin, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, Jan. 3, 2024. The three-day competition kicked off here on Tuesday. (Xinhua/Wang Jianwei)

CHINA-HEILONGJIANG-HARBIN-ICE SCULPTURE COMPETITION (CN)

CHINA-HEILONGJIANG-HARBIN-ICE SCULPTURE COMPETITION (CN)

(240103) -- HARBIN, Jan. 3, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A competitor works on an ice sculpture during the 35th China Harbin International Ice Sculpture Competition at Harbin Ice-Snow World in Harbin, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, Jan. 3, 2024. The three-day competition kicked off here on Tuesday. (Xinhua/Wang Jianwei)