Harbin Ice-Snow World introduces this year's mascots

Harbin Ice-Snow World Co unveiled two mascots at a signing ceremony for the 26th Harbin Ice and Snow World in Harbin, Heilongjiang province, on Sunday.

Bingbing and Xuexue represent Harbin's cultural heritage of ice and snow by incorporating ice and snow design elements and unique cultural symbols from the famous ice city.

Bingbing represents the natural ice from the Songhua River. He is bold and passionate and loves art and winter sports.