Although we don't usually include outside content in our archives, we are making an exception for the Harbin China Ice Festival.
This event is simply fantastic and the powerpoint presentation linked here from slideshare speaks for itself. What a world where 15 minutes ago we did not know this existed and here it is.
Please view full screen (little icon at the lower right of the show, and turn on your speakers for the wonderful music.
You can learn a more about the Harbin Ice Festival on Wikipedia.