Sapporo snowfestival title

The 37th International Snow Sculpture Contest

Fourteen teams, from various regions of the world, have participated in this yearfs 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
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

Oodori International SquarePeriod
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iSISTER CITY NOVOSIBIRSKj, SINGAPORE, SWEDEN, THAILAND, THE NETHERLANDS, U.S.AiSISTER CITY PORTLANDj

Outline of the Contest to be Held

Production state photo
¡Peoplefs Republic of China
Smiling Great Buddha

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

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 gfinlandia-hymnih
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

FLY FREE

The Hawaiians call them gHONUh.
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

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

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fs garden. She had been asked by Rahwana to marry him but she would rather die. Hanoman convinces Sita that he is Ramafs messenger and talks of a plan.
Rahwana catches Hanoman and burns his tail but in so doing, set fire to the palacefsf

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

gThe Dream of Hanbath 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 gush.
members profiles

Mr. Sung-Yong Kim

Professor/ Sculptor

Mr. Jong-Pil Kim

Sculptor

Mr. Kwang-Hee Lee

Sculptor


¡New Zealand

Taniwha

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 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

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

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 dock snap(Grandmotherfs doll -cabinet)

MORMORS DOCKSKAP (Grandmotherfs 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

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 Gift

The gmeltingh 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

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


back