The 9th Asian Winter Games officially opened on Friday night in Harbin, the vibrant capital of Heilongjiang Province in northeast China. The opening ceremony captivated foreign audiences, showcasing China's rich cultural heritage and modern advancements.
During the event, Xu Jinhui from CGTN engaged with international spectators to gather their impressions. Kamel Abdalla, a photographer representing the UAE National Olympic Committee News Team, expressed his admiration, stating, \"China always amazes us.\"
A standout moment of the ceremony was the lighting of the cauldron at Ice and Snow World, a spectacle that has inspired many foreign attendees to include it in their must-visit destinations during the Games. Paerolof Livf, a technical official with the International Ice Hockey Federation, highlighted Ice and Snow World as one of his top priorities while visiting Harbin.
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Foreign audiences amazed by Asian Winter Games opening in Harbin
cgtn.com
