Global mayors learn to carve ice in Harbin

Representatives of the Global Mayors Dialogue · Harbin enjoyed a unique experience on Tuesday evening at the Ice and Snow World in Harbin, Heilongjiang province.

During their visit to the park, they participated in a unique immersive experience in the specially designated ice sculpture experience zone. Using professional ice carving shovels, they carved the event's logo onto an ice block, putting them squarely in the shoes of the inheritors of Harbin's ice and snow culture.

Andrew Knack, Mayor of Edmonton in Canada receives an interview at the "Global Mayors Dialogue in Harbin" held in Harbin, Jan. 6, 2026. (Photo provided to China News Service)

The event kicked off with an opening on Tuesday, attracting mayors, deputy mayors, and mayoral representatives from countries including Canada, Finland, Germany, Greece, the Republic of Korea, Thailand, Turkiye, and China.