Harbin Lights Up the Flame for 2025 Asian Winter Games!
Hey there, winter sports fans! ❄️
Something super exciting just happened in Harbin, a city in northeast China! On a special day called “Major Cold,” which marks the end of the old year and the beginning of a new one in the Chinese Lunar Calendar, the flame for the 2025 Asian Winter Games was lit! 🔥
The ceremony took place at Sun Island Park, a magical place known for its amazing snow sculptures. Imagine giant snowmen and incredible ice castles! ⛄🏰
Why Major Cold Day?
You might be wondering, what’s so special about Major Cold? Well, it’s the last of the 24 solar terms in the Chinese Lunar Calendar. This means it’s one of the coldest times of the year, but also a symbol of new beginnings as we move into a new year. It’s like nature’s way of saying, “Get ready for something awesome!”
A Flame that Brings People Together
Tong Xiaoyu, the Deputy Director of the Torch Relay Operations Office, said, “Using the water of the Songhua River and sunlight, together we created the light of the Harbin Asian Winter Games.” 🌞🌊
This flame isn’t just fire; it represents enthusiasm for winter sports and the friendship among athletes from all over Asia. It’s about coming together to compete, cooperate, and celebrate the spirit of sports! 🏂⛷️🏒
Sun Island Park: Where Nature Meets Culture
Wang Zheng, the Chief Director of the Flame Lighting Ceremony, shared that Sun Island has the same “Sun” theme they wanted for the games. The park is famous for the Harbin Sun Island International Snow Sculpture Art Fair, the birthplace of snow sculpture art in China! ❄️🎨
Right now, the 37th Snow Sculpture Art Fair is happening, and visitors can see gigantic snow sculptures that showcase Harbin’s natural scenery and cultural customs. It’s like a real-life winter wonderland! ✨
Get Ready for the Games!
With the flame now lit, the countdown to the 2025 Asian Winter Games has officially begun! Athletes from all over Asia will gather in Harbin to compete in thrilling winter sports. Are you excited? We sure are! Let the games begin! 🎉
Reference(s):
Harbin 2025 organizers talk flame lighting ceremony timing, location
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