Baishan city in Northeast China's Jilin province officially launches its new ice and snow season with a ceremony held on Dec 19. Baishan city is one of the top winter resort cities in the province and the new season will run to March 2022, with a wide range of activities set to be staged. [Photo provided to gojilin.gov.cn]

Participants at the launch ceremony listen to the presentations on Dec 19. [Photo provided to gojilin.gov.cn]

Attendees get into the spirit of things at the launch ceremony on Dec 19. [Photo provided to gojilin.gov.cn]