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Snow sculptures

Since 1950 the world’s biggest annual celebration
of snow has caused flurries of excitement at
Sapporo in Japan. More than 2.4 million

visitors descend on the city to wonder at
the snow sculptures and toast the winner

of the coolest competition around.

The amount
of snow used
at the Sapporo
festival is
more than
36,000 tons.

SNOWY SANCTUARY

Fairytale castles
and giant figures are
The Hôtel de Glace in Quebec, among the sculptures
Canada, is a dream destination on display.
for snow bunnies. The hotel is
crafted almost entirely from
snow and ice, offering visitors
an ice chapel for wedding
ceremonies, an ice slide,
and an ice bar.

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