"Harbin is very hot!鈥?Patricia spoke to the reporter in unskillful Chinese. This is the fifth time for Patricia to come to Harbin. There鈥檚 only one purpose every time---to take part in ice and snow sculpture competitions.

From 2008 to 2012, Patricia is very familiar with the winter in Harbin. Patricia said many changes have taken place in Harbin during the five years. There are many new buildings, Ice and Snow World gets bigger and bigger, while ice lanterns are more and more beautiful. Patricia said Harbin International Ice Sculpture Competition gave her a deep lasting impression. It's not because of the prizes available but the ice and snow atmosphere that make it unforgettable. There are ice sceneries like ice lanterns and snow sculptures everywhere, in high streets and back lanes. Every corner of this city contains ice and snow culture and displays the ice and snow charm of this city.

Craig, Patricia鈥檚 partner, is from Vancouver. His first time taking part in ice sculpture design was at the 2010 Vancouver Winter Olympics. This is his first time to come to Harbin. When referring to Harbin, Craig said: 鈥淚 have some connection with Harbin, my dentist is from here!. I know Harbin and Edmonton are sister cities and it's cold here, but with little snow.鈥?Craig said whilst doing ice sculptures he can communicate with artists from all over the world and it is such an interesting and special experience.

The works of Patricia and Craig is called 鈥淩aven steals the sun.鈥?which is created according to a legend of Indians. The works describe how a raven opened the locked box which carried the sun, the moon and stars by its intelligence and brought bright to the world. Patricia said to the reporter they wanted to express 2012 was not the end of the world. It鈥檚 a new beginning.

They went on to win the Special Jury Prize at the Harbin International Ice Sculpture competition, due to its creativity and originality.