their sculptures out of ice and snow here spend more of its from germany is working on a statue of shaka zulu one of the most influential zulu monarchs. striving for artistic perfection is not the only challenge the carvers face the temperature inside the hole is about minus 10 degrees celsius so it's hard to stay warm the blocks of ice are up to 2 metres tall and it's a tough job to sculpt them using sharp chisels and chainsaws. it's hard work at the end of the day everybody if you have to draw your arm got the chain and the bird not a danger a good record. for my friend roger goddard injured broken down. most of the covers are professional artists they travel the world to sculpt ice and snow but they also work as traditional stone sculptures graffiti artists. once the carvers hard work is completed visitors can enjoy the giant works of art complemented by colorful lights and atmospheric music. this year's theme a journey through time allows visitors to see important historical figures and witness pivotal moments in history i'll close. and you can journey through time at the ice festival in