第42届中国·哈尔滨国际冰雪节今日开幕

Group 1 - The 42nd China Harbin International Ice and Snow Festival opened on January 5, marking a significant event in the ice and snow tourism sector [1] - The Harbin Ice and Snow Festival, established in 1985, is the first international festival in China focused on ice and snow activities, recognized as one of the world's four major ice and snow festivals alongside events in Sapporo, Quebec, and Oslo [3] - Last ice and snow season, Heilongjiang Province saw a year-on-year increase of 18.5% in tourist numbers and 30.7% in total tourism spending, with projections indicating that the province's ice and snow economy will exceed 300 billion RMB by 2025, reflecting a growth rate of over 12% [4] Group 2 - The current festival features the theme "Ice and Snow Together, Creating the Future," offering ten premium ice and snow tourism routes and hosting over 200 cultural, sports, and economic activities [4] - The festival has introduced guest countries, provinces, and cities for the first time, aiming to strengthen cultural ties and stimulate new momentum in the ice and snow economy [4]