Thanks to CIR PA Rohan for the information!
Come to the 2011 Snowman Festival in Shiramine (白峰雪だるま祭り) with the Hakusan International Association (HIA)!
Photo by Leah Zoller
On Friday, 4 Feb. 2011, HIA will host a multilingual tour of the Shiramine Yukidaruma Festival. This is the 22nd year of the festival; about 2000 snowmen (and snowwomen and Pikachus) will be light up at night in the village of Shiramine, which is located at the base of Mt. Hakusan. There will be hot local food and drinks.
Although you’ll have to take a half-day (or whole day) off for this festival, it’s worth it! Each villager is responsible for making his or her own snow sculpture, and, last year, they were wonderfully creative and fun. Due to the date and the remoteness of the village, this is an exclusive chance to experience Ishikawan culture and be able to enjoy the snow we all complain about!
Photo by Leah Zoller
The participation fee is 500 yen, which includes transportation to Shiramine from Kanazawa, Hakusan, or Tsurugi, and insurance.
The festival tour is limited to 35 people, so click below for the contact information!
Ishikawa JET 