Society: 1,500 contestants take part in festival ski races

The 2018 Changchun Ice and Snow Festival and the Jingyuetan Vasa International Skiing Festival recently kicked off in Changchun, Jilin province, last week. More than 1,500 contestants from 35 countries and regions will take part in the ski races. Various activities to promote snow and ice sports will be held during the event, which will last until March 2. To meet the demands of tourists and better promote the ice and snow tourism industry in Jilin, 41 venues for winter sports and entertainment have been constructed and there will plenty of opportunities to learn about Jilin culture, including its hot springs and villages.