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Judi Lynn

(160,542 posts) Tue Feb 7, 2012, 07:35 AM Feb 2012

... Magnificent multi-coloured ice sculptures mark end of Lunar New Year celebrations in Beijing

Looking cool! Magnificent multi-coloured ice sculptures mark end of Lunar New Year celebrations in Beijing
By Emma Reynolds

Last updated at 9:34 AM on 7th February 2012

These are the spectacular ice sculptures lighting up a freezing February in Beijing.

The city was brought to life by the fantastical, rainbow-coloured creations in sub-zero temperatures as a grand finale to the Lunar New Year celebrations.

The vibrant Yangqing Ice Festival is an annual tradition that forms part of the spectacular Chinese Lantern Festival.

Photos:

http://www.mailonsunday.co.uk/news/article-2097465/Chinese-Lantern-Festival-Multi-coloured-ice-sculptures-mark-end-Lunar-New-Year-celebrations-Beijing.html

You may really enjoy seeing these wonderful images: too large to post individually here. What a shame they are so far from here!