Athletes ski during the opening ceremony for the World Snow Day and Child Skiing Festival in Liupanshui on Jan 15. The city held the event encouraging young people to take part in winter sports under the theme of “experience, happiness and exploration”. [Photo/xinhuanet.com]

Children receive training under the guidance of tutors to learn how to ski during the festival in Liupanshui. The city hopes the event will encourage a healthy habit of exercise for youth during the winter months. [Photo/xinhuanet.com]

A girl enjoys skiing at Liupanshui’s World Snow Day and Child Skiing Festival. [Photo/xinhuanet.com]