Chinese Snow and Ice Festival Photos


	Chinese Snow and Ice Festival Photos
robynbird
5-12-2007 3:24 PM
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china, asia, travel, snow, ice, winter, festival, events, sculpture, pictures
robynbird says:
Some of these sculptures are really amazing; this looks like an awesome event to go to.
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