Thailand Wins Snow Sculpture Contest in Sapporo

SAPPORO, Feb 7 (TNA) – A Thai team won the top prize at the 46th Sapporo Snow Sculpture contest with their work, depicting Thai national aquatic animal Siamese fighting fish or Betta splendens. The sculpture is called “Betta Brilliance, The Beauty and Strength of Thailand” secured the country’s eighth win at this international contest. The team of three consists of Kusol Boonkobsongserm, the team leader from the Shangri-la Hotel, Amnuaysak Srisook from the Grand Hyatt Erawan Hotel and Kritsana Wongthet, freelance sculptor. Nine teams from many countries such as Finland and South Korea participated in the contest. Their works will be on display until Feb 11. The contest is part of the 70th Sapporo Snow Festival. (TNA)