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ICE CASTLE SPECTACLE 2012

Ice Castle 2012 consists of two impressive ice sculpting events accompanied by the cultural and sports program. The participating world known ice sculptors come from seven countries : China, United States, Russia, Singapore, Spain/Catalonia, Mongolia and Finland.

The venues of the international invitation competition
17th to 19th February 2012 Mäntän Klubi park
21st to 25th February 2012 Olavinlinna Castle in Savonlinna

Weather allowing the ice sculpture exhibition in both venues can be visited for a couple of weeks.

ICE SCULPTING COMPETITIONS

ELÄINTEN KARNEVAALI – MÄNTTÄ

Mänttä ice sculpting competition is centered around the theme of CARNIVAL OF THE ANIMALS – Le carnaval des animaux (Camille Saint-Saens).

The first ice sculpting competition starts off in Mänttä on Friday 17th Febrary at 09.00. Free entrance during and after the competition. The public is invited to give its opinion on the sculptures with the artistic jury on 19th February at 12.00. Distribution of prizes and closing ceremony starts at 18.00.

OPERA 100 YEARS – SAVONLINNA

Olavinlinna International Ice Sculpting Competition is centered around the theme of OPERA 100 YEARS. Participating teams are invited to choose their theme from the Savonlinna Opera Festival 2012 programme.

The competition starts in Olavinlinna Castle in Savonlinna on Tuesday 21st February at 09.00 and ends on Saturday evening. The distribution of prizes will take place in Olavinlinna on 25th February at 18.00. The public is invited to give its opinion on the sculptures with the artistic jury on 25th February.

The Olavinlinna courtyard offers also other activities for children, such as treasure hunting, sliding and sculpting of smaller ice sculptures.

INFO

OLAVINLINNA

Olavinlinna courtyard opening hours
- Tue 21st and Wed 22nd February 09.00–17.00
- Thu 23rd February–Tue 6th March 09.00–19.00
- Visits and guided tours to Olavinlinna (interiors) 11.00–17.00

Entrance fees
On Tue 21st and Wed 22nd February free entrance.
Weather allowing the ice sculpture exhibition will be open Thu 23rd February–Tue 6th March.
- Adults € 6
- Children 5–15 years € 3
- Children under 5 years free of charge
The entrance includes a hot juice.

MÄNTÄN KLUBI

Mäntän Klubi park: free entrance
Address: Tehtaankatu 33, 35800 Mänttä

Event Organiser and contact information :
Jäälinna ry
Mr. Tuomo Jantunen
tuomo@jantunen.fi
0400 417 272