Snow and ice sculpture in Harbin dates back to Manchu times, but the first organized show was held in 1963, and the annual festival itself only started in 1985.

• 哈尔滨的冰雪雕刻要追溯到满清时期，而第一次组织展览是在1963年，每年的冰雪节则是从1985年开始的。