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KO As the grand Harbin Ice and Snow Festival unfolds, the arrival of Southern visitors has become a highlight in the Ice City, and they are affectionately referred to by the locals as “Little Potatoes.” So, what’s the humorous story behind this?
Southern residents are generally less accustomed to the cold weather of the North, but the enchantment of Harbin’s ice and snow has attracted a large number of Southern tourists. These Southern visitors can be seen wrapped in multiple layers of heavy clothing, bearing a striking resemblance to potatoes in their protective layers.Local residents warmly welcome the Southern guests, but couldn’t resist giving them a playful nickname. A local Harbin resident joked, “We Harbin people are very friendly and welcome our Southern friends to experience our ice and snow culture. It’s just that when we see them dressed up like little potatoes, we couldn’t help but tease them a bit.”Moreover, some Southern tourists admitted that their first experience of temperatures below -20 degrees Celsius felt like they were turning into frozen statues with each cautious step, fearing they might shatter into ice cubes if they fell.However, all of this banter is in good fun, and Southern visitors have felt the warmth and inclusiveness of the Harbin people. They have enthusiastically participated in various activities of the Ice and Snow Festival, sampled local cuisine, and left behind precious memories and photos.In this unique Harbin ice and snow craze, Southern visitors not only experienced the cold of the North but were also playfully dubbed “Little Potatoes,” making their trip filled with laughter and warmth. No matter where you’re from, as long as you’re willing to embrace the cold, Harbin welcomes your visit!
