The famous ice sculpture show in Harbin, the capital of Heilongjiang province in the far northeast, has not yet started. But preparations are in full swing. Hundreds of ice sculptors are hammering, chiseling, carving and sweeping at the objects v because the clock is ticking. The show begins on December 23. The name of the location v „Sun Island“ – may be irritating. But there is no reason to fear that the sculptures will be exposed to too much light and possibly melt. Harbin is known for constant minus 20 degrees – well into February.