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Thousands attend opening of ice harvest festival in Heilongjiang
Updated: Dec 9, 2024
By Zhou Huiying in Harbin
chinadaily.com.cn
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The 5th Ice Harvest Festival kicked off on Saturday on the frozen Songhua River in Harbin, Heilongjiang province.
An opening ceremony steeped in heritage was held, during which a group of workers in traditional costumes pulled the first ice block from the river after the head worker read a blessing.
The traditional ceremony attracted thousands of residents and tourists who braved the cold and strong wind on the frozen river.
