"Hundreds of students and faculty members at Harbin Engineering University braved sub-zero temperatures to turn a snow-covered sports ground into a oversized work of art, commemorating China’s iconic Fujian aircraft carrier escorted by fighter jets. Drone footage shot in northeastern China's Heilongjiang Province on Monday shows the vast snow-covered sports ground, revealing a detailed depiction of the Fujian cutting through waves against the backdrop of Harbin city. “Painting the Fujian aircraft carrier in the snow on the HEU sports field is actually an annual tradition at our university [...] last year it was the Shandong aircraft carrier, and then there was a nuclear submarine,” said student Sun. According to Sun, the process was highly technical and the project took nearly a week to complete, with hundreds of teachers and students working together in despite temperatures of around ten below. “After the scan, many points were created, and markers were placed on these points. Based on the scanned image, everyone painstakingly outlined the blank areas and then made some corrections afterwards,” he added. Another student, Wang, explained that the significance of the Fujian, as China's third aircraft carrier, is truly remarkable. "Our university played a significant role in its construction, contributing many scientific and technical personnel. Our university is now highly regarded in national maritime defence," said Wang. The Fujian aircraft carrier canvas covers a 230-meter-long field with team using shovels as brushes and BeiDou navigation technology for centimetre-level precision. With a rich history in national defence research and education, the university is known for blending technical expertise with creative expression. This monumental snow artwork also reflects Harbin's celebrated ice and snow culture. Painting the country’s military carriers in the snow on the sports field is an annual tradition at the university, initiated many years ago, with a different subject ship each year."