Ice sculptor from Heilongjiang thrives on cold

"As a representative of the ice and snow industry, I hope I can speak up to the public," she said. "It is an opportunity and my boundless responsibility."

Few females are involved in ice and snow sculpture, which has relatively high requirements for physical strength.

"It is really a challenge to work outside in the winter in Northeast China," she said. "We often work outdoors for 10 hours a day, but I enjoy every minute."

Moreover, sculptors have to always pay attention to protecting themselves, especially when they climb up and down several meters of ice and snow blocks carrying carving tools.

"As the leader in the ice and snow industry, Heilongjiang has a long history and profound winter culture," she said. "Facing the current fierce competition in the ice and snow industry, we should get together to improve scientific innovation and promote the high quality development of ice and snow in our province."