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CCJ 1010 JAPANESE CULTURE AND

COMMUNICATION

SAPPORO SNOW FESTIVAL


• one of Japan's largest winter events• Also known as Sapporo Yuki Matsuri• held in February for one week • Odori Park and Susukino sites, in central Sapporo• turn Sapporo into a winter dreamland of crystal-like

ice and white snow.• an opportunity for promoting international relations

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LOCATION OF SAPPORO


• In the year 2010 (61st Festival)

• International Snow Sculpture Contest has been

held at the Odori Park site since 1974

• The subject of the statues varies and often

features an event, famous building or person from

the previous year.

• best place to view the creations is from the TV

Tower at the Odori Park site

• Sapporo Snow Festival Museum is located in the

Hitsujigaoka observation hill in Toyohira-ku.

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HISTORY

1. began in 1950, six snow statues in Odori Park

2. In 1955, the Japan Self-Defense Forces from the nearby Makomanai base joined in

3. Several snow festivals existed in Sapporo prior to the Sapporo Snow Festival, however, all of these were suspended during World War II.

4. Owing to the Energy crisis of 1974


• The Makomanai base, one of three main sites from 1965,hosted the largest sculptures

• Nakajima Park was established as one of the

festival sites in 1990, removed in 1992.• Ice Festival ( すすきの氷の祭典 Susuki no Kōri no

Saiten), is situated in the night-life district of Susukino

• Most famous celebration in the world that bring in a mood

• Meiji period on the architectural principle follow in North America

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The 37th International Snow Sculpture ContestOutline of the Contest to be Held1. Period

February 3 (Wed) to 8(Mon) 20102. Contest Site

"International Square" at the Sapporo Snow Festival Odori site (Nishi 11-chome, Odori)

3. Number of Participating TeamsThe number of participating teams shall be up to 18.

4. Request for Participating TeamsThe Executive Committee will take teams' qualification, composition and number of teams into consideration, determine the teams to request their participation


5. Rules for the Production of Snow Statues

(1) A Snow Block A snow block with dimensions of 3m(H)×3m(W)×3m(D) will be made available by the Executive Committee.

(2) Supports1. Placement of supports inside the snow block provided by the committee will not be allowed.2. To ensure the security of statues built, materials such as lumber and steel made available by the committee may be used only for reinforcement purpose.

(3) Finishing Snow Statues1. The final statue facing shall be done with snow.2. Use of paint and other coloring materials, and lighting equipment will not be allowed.

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(4) ToolsEach team will be provided with the following tools:

• 4 shovels, 2 buckets, 4 pairs of rubber gloves, 8 pairs of work gloves, 2 chisels (1 long, 1 short), 1 ax, 1 hatchet, 1 ladder, 1 snow dump, and 1 scaffold.

• Other basic materials such as lumber, wire and nails will be provided by the Executive Committee. However, sophisticated special tools for craft use are the responsibility of each team. No electric tools or lighting equipment will be allowed.

6. Leaders MeetingThe leaders meeting shall be established and composed of the leaders of participating teams and the Sapporo Snow Festival Executive members. The meeting shall handle complaints through consultation.


7. JudgmentTo make a fair and strict judgment, judges shall consist of representatives of the citizens who are appointed by the Executive Committee. The judging system will be announced separately.

7. AwardingAwarding ceremony will be held on February 8 (Mon).In their honor, the winning team will be given the championship flag at the awarding ceremony.

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Winner Runner-up

Thailand TeamKraithong

New Zealand Team

Taniwha

Result Name of Team Name of Snow Statue

Third Prize Hong Kong Team Ghost Warrior- Zhong Kui

Fourth Prize Russia Team Round Dance for Peace

Fifth Prize Finland Team SAUNA,SISU&SIBELIUS


Hong Kong

Ghost Warrior- Zhong Kui

Zhong Kui is a figure from Chinese mythology that can be traced to the reign of Tang Dynasty in China. Traditionally regarded as a vanquisher of ghosts and evil beings, and reputedly able to command 80,000demands, his image is often painted on household gates as a guardian spirit, as well as in places of business where high-value goods are involved.

He looked so barbarous with a leopard-like head, tiger-like forehead, and his face was covered in a beard. Despite his wild appearance, he is the god of literature and examinations and was reputed to be an expert in material arts.

members profiles

Mr. Yuen Kam Hung Perry Culinary Consultant

Mr. Hung Siu Kay Chef

Mr. Tam Wai Lun Alan Chef Artist

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Russia

Round Dance for Peace

The statue consists of three figures. They are holding hands and dancing to the rhythm constantly. From one point of view, it represents a family, or, a father, a mother and a child. It is a symbol of a close relationship, reliability and love between parents and a child. From an other point of view, the motion of these three figures expresses a round dance. In Russian traditional culture, a round dance has a variety of meanings and symbolizes the sun, the intimacy of a human relationship and regeneration of nature and life. Turning in a clockwise direction, the three figures represent stages of human growth and ties between generations. The statue symbolizes the hope of peace for the world and friendship between nations.

members profiles

Mr. Chrlyshev Andrey Designer

Ms.SHMAKOVA Natalia Student

Ms. POPOVA Aleksandra Student

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Finland

SAUNA,SISU&SIBELIUS

Those three words express finishness.Sauna is the place where Finns find cleanness and spirit. Sisu means power of wellness and that Finns need for surviving.Sibelius is the Finnish composer who made the Patriotic Symphonic Poem “finlandia-hymni” These things inspired us to create this piece of snow art.

members profiles

Ms. Marika Niittykoski Artist

Mr. Antti Niittykoski Artist

Mr. Jesse Tormikoski Artist

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