World-Class Ice Carvers Fire Up Their Chainsaws at the O Zone
February 20, 2010
For two days, the world’s best ice carvers will be competing at the Richmond O Zone and displaying their cool art to the public. Teams from Canada, Italy, France, USA and Japan will be furiously creating fantastic exhibits in both multi- and single-block competitions on February 20 and February 21, respectively.
The artists will work tirelessly throughout each day producing fantastic sculptures out of ice blocks weighing over four tonnes. Teams will start working on their creations early February 20, even before the O Zone opens at noon. Carvers have 12 hours to complete their piece. Upon finishing that evening, judges will assess each sculpture, starting at 8 p.m., and award a winner based on technique, scope and style.
On February 21, the carvers return for the single-block competition at noon. The public will be able to see each piece from start to finish, with each team working in two-hour time spans and judging again being held in the evening.
The event will take place in the City Tent near the Main Stage Area of the site. All sculptures will be on display at the O Zone until February 23 (however some sculptures may melt before that date).
The Richmond O Zone is open now to 28 from 3-11 p.m. weekdays and noon- 11 p.m. on weekends. There are three entrances into the O Zone:
- South – Granville Avenue at Moffatt Road
- East – Minoru Boulevard at the Richmond Cultural Centre
North – Near Gateway Theatre - Entrance is free and open to all ages.
For more information, visit www.richmondozone.ca.
