The 37th International Snow Sculpture Contest

Fourteen teams, from various regions of the world, have participated in this year’s contest. The contest site filled with a variety of snow statues has created a remarkable international atmosphere. The participants and the public have enjoyed positive cultural exchanges and have developed new friendships. Here is the result of the contest: The winning team is THAILAND.

Winner	Runner-up
Thailand Team Kraithong	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

Period
February 3 (Wed) to 8(Mon) 2010

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

Participating　Team

PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF CHINA, FINLAND, HAWAII, HONG KONG, INDONESIA, KOREA, NEW ZEALAND, POLAND, RUSSIA（SISTER CITY NOVOSIBIRSK）, SINGAPORE, SWEDEN, THAILAND, THE NETHERLANDS, U.S.A（SISTER CITY PORTLAND）

Outline of the Contest to be Held

Production state photo

■People’s Republic of China
	Smiling Great Buddha We wish for all of you to enjoy every day of your life like this Smiling Great Buddha without carrying grudges. members profiles Mr. Quiao Chang Yi Artist Mr. Wang Jan Hia Artist Mr. Qiao Heng Artist

■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

■Hawaii
	FLY FREE The Hawaiians call them “HONU”. They are free living and peaceful. They appear in the lobby of our hotel as you enter to let you know here in the island you are free and move around and see the land without any trouble. members profiles Mr. Dale Radomski Chef Garde Manager Mr.Lawrance Bayot Artist Chef Mr.Norimitsu Wada Chef

■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

■Indonesia

HANOMAN DUTA Balinese people expressed in Statue of Hanoman Duta, the story of Worior Hanoman(Mongkey God) againts Rahwana to help Rama ? Sita.The evil King of Alengka RAHWANA, enchanted by the beauty of Sita, wanted to have her as his concubine. He sent one of his knights, Marica, to temp Sita by transforming himself into a golden deer. Sita, captivated by her curiosity, asked her husband to catch the golden deer.Rama succeeds in hunting the golden deer but as his arrow struck the golden deer it transformed back into Marica. Meanwhile Sita heard a distant cry for help. Sita was convinced that someone was in need of help. In his attempt to release his wife, Rama seeks the help from Hanoman and his monkey Worior. Hanoman finds Sita in the palace’s garden. She had been asked by Rahwana to marry him but she would rather die. Hanoman convinces Sita that he is Rama’s messenger and talks of a plan. Rahwana catches Hanoman and burns his tail but in so doing, set fire to the palace’s’ gardens. The pyrotechnics can be very impressive.   members profiles Mr. Giri Subagio Chef Artist Mr. Bambang Supriyanto Visual Artist Awan Purulian Simatupang Sculptor

■Korea

The Dream of Hanbat “The Dream of Hanbat” forms the future-oriented figure of modern people. The Hanbat tower, which was a symbol of Daejeon Expo, and the figure of women, who have the womb of life, are fused together to represent a man with dynamic and progressive spirits for exploring space in harmony with science. The man flying to the sky is an image of a human or “us”. members profiles Mr. Sung-Yong Kim Professor/ Sculptor Mr. Jong-Pil Kim Sculptor Mr. Kwang-Hee Lee Sculptor

■New Zealand

Taniwha Throughout Maori mythology are the tales of the Taniwha. Often the fearsome denizens of the darker places, the deep pools the dangerous waters in and around New Zealand. Many times the guardians of sacred sites, or just terrifying man eaters. Often part man, part serpent, they are creatures of mystery, yes, but creatures of only myth perhaps not. This Taniwha is part man part serpent; he brandishes a Wahaika, a traditional Maori weapon. The style of this Taniwha sculpture, most nofably in the head, hands and tattoos, is inspired by Maori art. members profiles Mr. Darryn McCalman House Maker Mr. Simon Dary Assistant Language Teache Mr. Matarahi Skipper Assistant Language Teacher

■Poland

Fryderyk Chopin Snow Statue Fryderyk chopin Snow Statu consists of chopin figure playing his piano. Plain and raw parts of the sculpture express broken face, whereas hands and piano appear in detail. The sculpture will be dedicated to the Polish great composer to celebrate his 200th birth anniversary. 2010 is a Year of Fryderyk Chopin. Lots of events regarding Chopin will be held around the world during this year. In Sapporo, during the snow festival, concerts and Chopin music presentation will take place. The sculpture intents to be a part of this celebration and promotion of Polish culture to the Japanese and international audience. members profiles Mr. Miroslaw Baca Artist Mr. Jacek Maciejewski Artist Mr. Jacek Gruszecki Artist

■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

■Singapore

Eco-Singapore The net-like structure that surrounds Dori-tan, STB's Japan Tourism Mascot, represents the world. This sculpture show Singapore's desires for strong links with today's globalised world and help spread the eco message. Singapore, known as a garden city in the tropics, hopes to inspire the citizens of the world with its healthy and diverse environments. The flowers at the base of the sculpture are orchids. Singapore's National Flower is the orchid Vanda Miss Joaquim. members profiles Mr. Loh Tze Joo Sculptor Mr. Lim Sang Choon Sculptor Ms.Lee Cai Jun Sculptress

■Sweden

MORMORS DOCKSKAP (Grandmother’s doll -cabinet) We wish to celebrate snow as a material for play. Our sculpture portraits a group of toys belonging to our grandmother signee. These dolls have been played with for almost 100 years and their stories and adventure have been told to us on many occasions. The group consists of Biskop Clara, August Stierngranaath, Spindelhunden and Musseldjuret, they are all very glad to be visiting the winter festival in Sapporo. members profiles Mr. Lars Holm Artist Mr. David Andren Student Mr. Johan Andren Student

■Thailand

Kraithong Kraigtong is Thai folklore which tells the story of Charavan, who is a crocodile-man living in an underwater cave. He is violent and aggressive, and likes to come up from the river to kill and terrify inhabitants nearby the river for pleasure. One day, there is a brave Thai man who possesses supernatural skills, volunteering to help fight against this giant crocodile-man. Finally, Peace is restored. This folklore teaches about bravery and wisdom that enable us to overcome a strong enemy, or solve any difficulties. members profiles Mr. Kusol Bonkobsongserm Artist Mr.Kritsana Wongtes Artist Mr. Kritsada Wongtes Artist

■The Netherlands

The Gift The “melting” gift represents the alarming conditions that we face and that effect on our future existence on the planet. This situation demands a global awareness and a collective effort beyond nationalities, countries and world power. It shows us that the world is one for which we are all equally responsible. members profiles Mr. Kamiel Verschuren Visual Artist/Urban Advisor Mr. Laurran Schijvens Visual Artist/ Graphic Designer Mr.Eric Von Robertson Visual Artist/Researcher

■U.S.A (Sister City Portland)
	Bowl Of Life With the fruit that your hands harvest, turning the fruit into a gift of nature. members profiles Mr. Leon Laucirica Artist Mr. John P. Zipprich Artist Mr. Kurt R. Petrauskas Artist