BANGKOK, Jan 27 (TNA) – The student team from Saowabha Vocational College showed how they could win the snow sculpture championship in Harbin, China, bringing fame to Thailand.
When we hear news of Thai students competing in and winning snow sculpture championships, many of us wonder how people from a hot country like Thailand can defeat teams from countries with snow. We will take you to find the answer.
Fine Arts Student Team, Saowabha Vocational College said after receiving the theme/assignment, each person would sketch their own design, then they would come together to refine the design. They would sculpt with clay before sculpting the sandstone model seen behind us.
The reason for using sandstone is because it is similar to snow but slightly harder, which makes it easier when working with real snow. And the result of this victory is not only something that Thais are proud of, but the students themselves are also very proud of themselves. This is considered proof that they have both skill and full responsibility. Training both physically and mentally is equally important.
“We prepared their bodies more because they use their shoulders and arms a lot. We had the students do more push-ups than running. We trained them with ice baths, and it turned out they didn’t get sick at all. They trained under pressure, but we also provided relaxation time,” said Sornchai Chanasuk, Team Supervisor.
The final result is a work named “Twin Guardians,” which refers to guardians like giants and lions, which are shared cultures of Thailand and China. And credit must be given to Saowabha Vocational College, which provided support that was no less dedicated than the student team.
“We won the championship last year with the “Tuk-Tuk On Tour” artwork. This year, many teams wanted a rematch. For the competition in early January 2025, we started preparing in October of last year. They practiced every day. The administration took care of the students so they could perform their duties to the fullest,” said Rangsan Bangraknoi, Director of Saowabha Vocational College.
Even though they won first place, the Saowabha Vocational College team will not stop here. Teacher Sonchai is determined that next year they will not only beat other student teams but will also win the Top Grand award, which is given to perfect works comparable to professional works. We must ask our Thai brothers and sisters to follow and support the students who will compete in the coming year. -819 (TNA)
