Sapporo Snow Festival
LocationJapan (Sapporo)
WhenFebruary
AttendanceAbout 2 million visitors
About Sapporo Snow Festival
Began in 1950 when students built six snow statues in Odori Park. Now hundreds of sculptures, some building sized, line the park. An international contest draws teams from around the world. Illuminations glow through the subzero nights.
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